Please download the service manual from here: https://elektrotanya.com/sony_tps-l2_sm.pdf/download.html Note there are 2 variants of TPS-L2 with...
Most likely some wires got broken off and you have no power to the main PCB (the one that has the amplifiers), hence no sound. So I recommend to...
Looking at the layout, it seems the board is a bit complex for a 2 layer and also has double sided load (components on both sides) and is...
There was a thread discussing this subject (but it wasn't specific to SONY), will edit the post later to link it. In my opinion, SONY would do a...
I intend to buy a PB-S5 which is very similar to these and will be able to make some more clear assesments then. There is indeed a risk if the...
Here it is, the FWD/REV switch.
No, it's not that. The head up switch is simply a power on switch probably used for the muting function. The one I am talking about is somewhere...
If you upload a picture of what you are reffering to I can tell.
Philips DCC130 Repair and maintenance items: - leaky electrolytic capacitors will need to be replaced; - belt needs to be replaced; - pinch...
What I recommend doing is to clean the head switch with contact cleaner (Kontakt 60).
Have the impression I misunderstood the original problem entirely. To me it doesn't make sense that motor speed fixed a potential tape curling...
Kenwood CP-E5/CP-E7/Sharp JC-K99, JC-K100, JC-K101, JC-S100 Kenwood CP-J7 Hitachi CP-S20 Repair and maintenance items: - clutch gear broken, will...
Let's ignore the previous statement. To make it clear and simple, focus on the following 2 options: 1. Remove the entire reel assembly...
You get a piece of cotton, immerse it in alcohol and get it between the reel and brass bushing (this is in the casssette compartment). For the...
You need to clean the old grease in the reel bushing, by using thin pieces of cotton and alcohol. Ideally, the shaft should be removed and...
Motor was woobling in what direction ? It was changing its angle relative to the rubber disc, meaning it didn't stay perfectly perpendicular to...
Azimuth can be messed up by tape curling at the pinch roller, apart from a misalignment of the head itself. In fact, the tape curling at the...
Ok, so in regard to the pinch roller, just leave it alone for now. The oxide marks as said may be either due to that small misalignment I think I...
What I don't understand is this: do you have play of the capstan inside the bushing or the bushing/FG coil assy is moving relative to the case ?...
I'm familiar with the DIY version in the YouTube video, that is in fact what I wanted to do myself before buying the one I have now. As you...
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