I am creating this thread to make a list with all the significant threads I created about walkman repairs and specific problems. Given the...
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....
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