Sony Cassette Walkman WM-F102 Missing Part

Discussion in 'Tech talk' started by shimrap, Dec 17, 2023.

Tags:
  1. shimrap

    shimrap New Member

    Messages:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Hi Everyone,
    I posted this in my welcome channel but thought i'd add it here too.

    I have a current issue on my WM-F102 walkman. All works well apart from the face doesnt close properly. It's missing the lock bit. The piece doesnt appear to be in the service manual. This is the screenshot from it.

    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]

    You can see in the attached screenshot the part is missing. CAN ANYONE HELP?

    Shimrap
     
  2. Squiggly

    Squiggly Member

    Messages:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Texas
    i have a f100 lying around with this same locking piece, man i cant even manage to get this little thing out. whatever is holding it in is super strong
    anyways, my main source being "i eyeballed it" and got some rough measurements from my caliper with it still in place, i got a rough model of it and it should be pretty close
    this is going to require a resin printer since its so small, but if you know someone or a local library that has one you should be good
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12CWIhvwz6tGh_oz6ZHIJBQz3LWTDLMuI?usp=sharing

    beats having to get a parts unit off ebay anyways
     
  3. shimrap

    shimrap New Member

    Messages:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Thanks Squiggly! I'll try and find someone who knows how to 3D print and has a resin printer

    Would love as a backup to know from anyone on this forum what this part is? or anyone who has the spare part.
     
  4. Squiggly

    Squiggly Member

    Messages:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Texas
    your best bet would be getting a donor off ebay. its just a latch that isnt meant to be taken off so you likely arent going to find a part number for it (as its meant to be in unison with the case lid)
    its probably a little minor-ly incorrect in some areas but i think its accurate enough to work with a little fine tuning (sanding then gluing it in place)
    best of luck with it though
     
  5. shimrap

    shimrap New Member

    Messages:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Thanks! Will have a crack.
     
  6. soluna

    soluna Active Member

    Messages:
    220
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Germany
    If would try to hone down from a piece of plastic. Would work with a set of key files.
     

Share This Page