The PCB looks very different on the EX1HG, which is the same as EX1 according to service manual. Also the EX1/EX1HG does use a different mechanism...
Don't know what the differences are between EX3 and EX5, if any. It might have something to do with EQ presets, in the sense that EX5 has more of...
This is the PCB of the WM-EX5. There is a resistor (measures 360 ohms in circuit) soldered on the EX5 silkscreen marking. There is another...
@Raul That is true from what I remember, but there are some configurarion resistors that change something in the microcontroller behavior between...
Update the thread when you desolder, no need to do it now. Something that should be checked on these are the loading guides mounting points...
Yes, it's the CLOCK button I was talking about. About the second issue you mention, I have some questions before being able to answer: - is the...
How did you conclude that the time is lost ? You need to press the TIME button a couple of times after re-powering on in order to see the clock....
I repaired both TCD-D7 and TCD-D8 and I remember there was a supercapacitor, not a battery for the clock power. The service manual confirms it,...
@TooCooL4 I stopped paying high prices some time ago. In fact there were just a few instances where I really wanted something bad enough to pay a...
I remembered now, the price was including shipping (which was in the range of 15euros). Even then, the price is still too high. I also remembered...
@TooCooL4 Unfortunately, those who buy just for display are the ones increasing the market prices. The most I have paid on a cassette was on a...
Unfortunately, metal tapes are very expensive as of 2021. Most start at 20 euros/pcs, but can go to 70 or even 100 for the high end ones (I'm...
Not breakable, it's broken for sure. None of these walkmans with thin gear has an intact one in 2021.
That Hitachi TRK7620 seems to be a rarer boombox. I'm not familiar with the unit itself, but at first glance I can't find a belt specifically...
The WM-2 has good sound, but do keep in mind later ones (higher serial number) have the broken center gear problem, as the DD ones. The...
@therealmccoykoi Are you sure you are dealing with a short ? The fact that lifting the board a little brings the sound back can also be an...
REASSEMBLY: - put the spring back into the latch; - put the latch back onto the case, it will sit at an angle, because the spring is not...
This thread covers how to remove the cover on SONY WM-DD series walkmans: this includes the WM-D3, but also WM-2 and WM-5 (which are not DD, but...
Given what you say, it is likely that this is a common problem. The fact that it's only at the beginning of reverse indicates a mechanical...
That is why it's better to measure the wow&flutter. That way we can make a clear assesment if that is a problem or not. This may or may not be...
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