Looks like I'm gonna have to bypass it with a tact switch or something. The service manual did talk about constructing a jig, so I'm gonna have to...
I have successfully replaced the belt in the Aiwa PX257 but it seems I've run into a problem with the leaf switch thingy next to the battery...
I just got into repairing some handheld cassette players and have managed to fix a few. Just here to learn.
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