I got one of these from the thrift shop today and it's not working. I put batteries in it and absolutely nothing - no lights or any sound. I'd like to get it working but I wonder how hard it is and cost wise to fix. And is it worth it? 

Does it work on mains?  It may help troubleshoot the issue if it does work

It didn't come with a power cable. I tried with a computer cord that said 240 volts which fitted the hole. I did get a clunk sound when I turned it on and off. I don't have any cables to fit the power socket. I was thinking if i kept an eye out at the thrift shops I'd probably get a power cord eventually from something from the same era. 

I'll take the back off and have a look. 

I'm in Australia. Must be 240 as it is set to 240?? I'll see if I can buy one tomorrow. Now I've just got to get the 2 bottom screws out which aren't loosening.  

The 2 bottom screws are threaded so i can't get the back off. Does look very dusty at the top.

the 9994 is a cracking box rare to worth saving 

Well I got the back off. I don't see any glass fuses. Looks pretty clean actually. I think it is beyond me. I'll put it back together before i wreck it and find someone who can maybe fix it. 

wonderful box, get it serviced and you'll love it!

Yeah, save the box! It sounds awesome! Definetly worth saving! I love mine  

I only paid $10 so there is room to move. Will let you know how i go.

I got it working. The cord I have is out of a clock. I have to jingle it a bit. So the radio works But not the tape deck. Is the green light supposed to stay on? 

When i was cleaning the inside it had a long thread of black gooey stuff.

Whatever that is?

Great to hear it's alive Jen!

The black gooey stuff is no doubt the remanins of the cassette belt.

Probably why it doesn't work

Thanks Brutus442,

I thought that may be the case. It was around a belt type thing. At least I know it's basically OK. I'll have to get a better power cord as it doesn't work unless i push it a bit.