I~ PREFACE This service manual contains all the information required for the after-sales service that is required to maintain the high quality and reliability of the ACT APRICOT executive micro-computer. It is assumed throughout this manual that all service personnel involved in the maintenance of the ACT APRICOT already have an in-depth knowledge of digital electronics, with particular emphasis on micro-computer techniques. This manual contains information relevant to the total APRICOT range. Illustrations and photographs used are of the twin floppy drive version. Please refer to relevant sections for variations. ACT (International) Ltd.
wishes to acknowledge the co-operation of the following companies for giving their permission in allowing the reproduction of their proprietry information: SONY (UK) LTD. National Panasonic (UK) Ltd. Texas Instruments Ltd. QED (Product Design) Ltd. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of ACT. The software description in this manual is furnished under a license agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to copy any disk supplied for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use. © Applied Computer Techniques PLC 1983.