Screws are M1.4 and can be found here (in different lengths): https://fixyouraudio.com/product/walkman_screws/
Please post the part number of that switch you bought from DigiKey for reference. About the horizontal caps, I replace those with small 4 x 7mm...
You need to release the metal tab first in order to remove the flex cable. The direction of movement is up and down from the angle of which the...
This deck looks surprisingly similar to one I have (it's the only one of this type in my collection): the BASF 8200 HiFi. Some info about it here:...
Can't say exactly what screw you need just by looking at that picture. If you are to try one of the walkman's screws, how is it ? Is it to small...
You can but I need to know what type of jack the walkman uses in order to see if the one that comes with AC-ES3010 can be re-used or I need to...
The RJ11 phone connector is international. But indeed back in the day it's very possible not all countries used it. In Romania, I do remember back...
4V is very uncommon, but the device will very likely work fine on 3V which is way more common. There are a couple of aspects to be aware of when...
Marian's username on the forum is mihokm, but he's not very active on the forum. I suggest contacting him via the website's contact form here:...
I suggest buying your belt from here: https://fixyouraudio.com/product/belt-sony-wm-fx521/ Marian (owner of FixYourAudio) is a member of this...
My guess is the unit has been powered with reverse polarity at some point in time. The motor governor IC (AN6612) always burns when powered with...
This thread covers a very common problem found in the following walkmans:...
PART2 (rollers replacement): 1. Remove the cut washer holding the pinch roller assembly. 2. Pull the pinch roller assy upwards. Note the small...
This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to replace the pinch rollers on the following walkmans:...
The serial numbers do relate to batches in some way, it's just to me it's not clear in what way. The SONY WM-D6C pointy head vs 35711 head can be...
I have a strong impression that the highest serial number does NOT correspond with the number of units produced. Typically, manufacturers would...
Now that I look at it more carefully, indeed it seems on your unit the label that goes to the RJ11 connector label "Direct Telephone" is not...
Wanted to ask from the beginning if the switches are in the correct position, but assumed they are. No need to feel silly, the label on the unit...
In general, it depends on the particular model if it's a risk to use it unserviced or not. On many models which may only require re-lubrication...
Ok, made a mistake about QG01. That transistor mutes the entire audio line, so you will also have no audio on the headphones out if it's turned...
Separate names with a comma.
