WM D3 Uneven motor noise

Discussion in 'Tech talk' started by Bacca_blusante, May 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM.

  1. Bacca_blusante

    Bacca_blusante New Member

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    Hi Y'all, i recently picked up this wm d3 walkman and have been using it to record tapes and listen to them, after a while i noticed this whining coming from within the unit. It still works fine, with no noticeable wow, flutter or change in speed. Is this my center gear starting to crack? should i be ordering the replacement?

    and perhaps most importantly, can it still be used in the meantime or am i safer leaving it be until i can do some repairs?
    here is the video on my reddit page:
    https://www.reddit.com/user/heyyoubruh/comments/1t2m8gu/walkman_wmd3_strange_noise/
     

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