Given a trend I have seen going on, I have decided to make a guide for people which have not bought a DD walkman, but are interested to do so. All...
Hi all. I have been working on this tps l2 for a bit now and just when I think I finally have everything up and running the microphone decided to...
Before I begin on this explanation I'll apologize for the lack of photos :worship: However I while return in a bit once I find the time to take...
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...
This thread is intended to be a list of common problems found on walkmans and portable recorders in order to help buyers make a better decision...
I just purchased a Sony WM-FS499 and the left pinch roller for auto reverse is missing. It doesn't look like anything else is damaged in that area...
I need help repairing a Sony WM-F601. This is my first attempt at a Walkman repair. I´ve replaced the belt and cleaned it off but when I put in a...
I Recently acquired a Walkman II which worked fine once i installed a new belt. I had bought a pinch roller too however i decided not to install...
This thread covers a missing step in the WM-DD center gear replacement tutorial, which is essential in order to have a quiet mechanism. Applies to...
Thought I would make a quick post about a rather untrustworthy repair shop in the big apple by the name of Hi-Tech Electronic Service Center. They...
I recently purchased my second Discman, a SONY D-150 that was sold as untested at a low price. After receiving the unit, I start disassembling it...
I just got through completing a cracked gear repair on my WM-D3. I used Marian's guide and I'm pretty sure I followed each step, as written....
Hi there, please feel free to move this, but I need to talk about this, especially for future customers. So I live in London, and I've had this...
I recently bought a cheap SONY D-250 Discman on an auction site, which was described as faulty laser. Given @Jorge told me about the common...
This is one of my favourite walkmans out there. There is something that I like about full logic units with a separate motor for the logic control,...
The thread covers the restoration of a typical TPS-L2/WM-3, but there are other potential problems that are not described in detail here, because...
This thread will cover what causes the tac-tac sound on this walkman and other models which use a similar mechanism and explain how to fix it....
Hi I've taken apart my walkman to try and fix the non functioning rew/ff. I've noticed the idler wheel doesn't move into the ff or rew position to...
Hi all, hope you're well and it's been a while since I've posted here. Just got done refurbing an old WM-FX290 Walkman with FM, AM and TV bands....
Hi all, Which Sony DD Series have identical Center Gear? I’m afraid I’ve warped my center gear arm while adjusting it after I’ve replaced the...
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