Update: It turned out to be an issue with the electrical side of the auto-stop system. I fixed that and also replaced the volume potentiometer....
If you dismantle and measure the pinch rollers with a caliper, I.e the outer diameter, width and inner bore, you’ll have the exact specs you need...
I recently replaced the center gear on my Sony WM-F5. Now, when I try to play, fast-forward, or rewind, it only runs for 2–3 seconds before...
So I tested the RK08H A103 10K of AliExpress it fixed the volume stuck on max problem the volume now goes up and down properly. As for the sound...
I'm repairing a Sony WM‑W800 and need to replace the volume potentiometer because the battery leaked and corroded it. I initially tried swapping...
Thanks for advice Valentin, the take up reel doesn't rotate when play is engaged, I will clean and re-lubricate all the gear shafts as you have...
Hi, I've got a Sony wm-f85 that won't play but fast forward and rewind work. I can see that the two idlers engage to drive the reels for ff/rew...
Thanks Deb64, found the short there was a solder bridge between the orange pad and the ground track getting sound now.
Thanks Deb64 for your detailed reply, I will try to see if I can locate the short with pointers you have provided.
Good evening, I have a D6C with no sound output. After researching on the forum, it seems the issue may be related to the DC-to-DC converter’s...
I have a Solar Walkman whose motor won't spin unless I give it a slight nudge. I have dismantled the motor and applied watch oil but still won't...
I replaced the idler tire the Walkman works perfectly now.
I need to replace the idler tire, but don't know how to remove the gear arm that's in the way any tips? [ATTACH]
Got the motor to spin happy days, the problem was with the capacitor in the battery box.
Thanks Valentin for the advice I cleaned the leaf switch with 1000grit sandpaper, unfortunately the motor still wont spin. I now noticed when play...
Got a Sony WM-101 which won't play tapes as the motor wont spin. Upon examination the problem seems to be with the DC to DC converter as I am not...
Hi Everyone Just got into the hobby of collecting and trying to repair Walkmans.
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