SONY WM-F107 total restoration

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  1. walkman archive

    walkman archive Administrator Staff Member

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    Thanks!

    Yes, that's right. Soldering there was not easy but it finally got stuck.
     
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    A very nice and clean work.
    Clear photos, clear job, superb result.

    Thanks flor share.
     
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    Absolutely amazing refurb!
    Not much more to say that has already been said!
    Could you tell me what type of adhesive or tape you used when you put the radio panel back on?
    Thanks for sharing!
     
    theLAG80s, Dec 27, 2020
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    I'm pretty sure 3M makes the best two-sided tape, find something thin and be careful, it's very sticky. My neighbor worked for them and told me about all of the cool tapes they made, I didn't know it but high-rise buildings with all glass might have the windows taped on! He said that was very common now-a-days.

    You might want to use something easier like a rubber cement, if you don't like it, you can peel it off.
     
    Mister X, Dec 27, 2020
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    Longman Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    For the quantity you would need to repair a walkman go on Ebay (or maybe Amazon) and search for 3M Mobile Phone tape (maybe cellphone in the USA). It is commonly used for holding the displays in after repair.
     
    Longman, Dec 28, 2020
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    Thanks for the suggestions. I needed something to stick the direction panel back on to my sony f100 that goes over the cassette hole. Using 3M tape would probably be the easiest solution and would be pretty decent but if I wanted a more permanent solution I have e6000 which is similar to rubber cement.

    I was not aware that all glass buildings had their glass taped on.:scratch2:
     
    theLAG80s, Dec 28, 2020
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    3M probably is one of the best ones. I'm using a good double tape that is used in photography to stick photos to rigid bases, but I don't know the brand...
     
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    Yep truly admirable resto
    Hope u don’t mind I’ve pm’d with some q’s
     
    Music4Life, Sep 6, 2021
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    Hi
    I’m also looking for a replace ext battery holder cap and any ideas on replacing the radio indicator window on mine if you can help?
     
    Music4Life, Sep 6, 2021
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    Well done mate. Myself used the same way to restore whiteness of ma solar. Here's video about this, fresh one made it yesterday
     
    Links234, Jul 10, 2022
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    Great job, looks fantastic. Seems this model has a similar transport to the WM-2091...


     
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    Emiel Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    Did you essentially retrobrite the unit? It looks shiny and new, really neat!
     
    Emiel, Aug 10, 2022
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    bravo!!!!
     
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    Well you forgot to say that all whiteness gone away after few mounths of using player. There's no any other way. Walkman will fade again..
     
    Links234, Dec 30, 2022
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    rise and shine Solar Walkman! Hail to the Solar Power!
     
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    Sony Walkman F107 Playback. Brilliant sound.
     
    Links234, Dec 30, 2022
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    Common issue with retrobriting indeed.
     
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