Walkman repair tutorials

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    Valentin Well-Known Member

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    I am creating this thread to make a list with all the significant threads I created about walkman repairs and specific problems.
    Given the TechTalk section is very crowded and threads go down very easily, I will also have the link to this thread in my signature, for easier acces to all the important content I have created and will create in the future from a single link.
    It is very likely I missed some of the links, but will be updated later. More to come !

    NOTE: In this context, by WM-DD series, I'm reffering to walkmans that have a center gear type mechanism, like WM-DD, WM-DDII, WM-DDIII, etc. WM-DD9 is very different than the ones with center gear type mechanisms, so not covered by generic WM-DD threads.

    COMMON PROBLEMS:
    1. Walkman common problems list - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/list-of-walkman-portable-recorders-common-problems.7535/

    2. Wow&flutter common causes - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wow-and-flutter-my-know-how.19/

    3. WM-DD series azimuth instability - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wm-dd-azimuth-instability.7590/
    4. WM-DD series buttons not latching - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-dd-series-play-ff-rew-buttons-not-latching.7524/
    5. WM-DD series center gear wobble - https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...-wobble-problem-and-solution.7387/#post-53936
    6. WM-DD series mechanism adjustments - https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...tments-applies-to-d6c-tc-d5m.7377/#post-53799
    7. WM-D6/D6C no FF/REW (applies to TPS-L2/WM-3) - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-d6c-no-rewind-ff.4687/
    8. WM-EX series tac-tac sound - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wm-ex-series-tac-tac-sound-repair.7108/
    9. WM-2 potential clutch wobble - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-2-clutch-wobble-solution.7681/
    10. WM-7 table reel stuttering - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-7-stutters-when-playing-in-one-direction.5180/
    11. WM-7 no Dolby NR - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-7-no-dolby-nr.6036/

    12. WM-D6/D6C no rewind & gear noise - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wm-d6-d6c-no-rewind-gear-noise.8560/

    13. TPS-L2, WM-3, D6, D6C broken clutch gear - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/tps-l2-broken-clutch-gear.9534/
     
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    GENERIC TUTORIALS:
    1. How to lubricate the capstan bearing - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/how-to-lubricate-the-capstan-bearing.7260/
    2. Wow&flutter common causes - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wow-and-flutter-my-know-how.19/

    WM-DD series TUTORIALS:

    1. WM-DD series disassembly/reassembly guide - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-dd-disassembly-tutorial.7627/#post-56820
    2. WM-DD series pinch roller replacement - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/pinch-roller-replacement-tutorial-for-dd-series-walkman.7080/
    3. How to remove the plastic slider on WM-DD walkmans: https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/how-to-remove-the-plastic-slider-on-sony-wm-dd-walkmans.9506/
    4. New way to adjust WM-DD FF/REW gear skip: https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/new-way-to-adjust-wm-dd-ff-rew-gear-skip.8966/
    5. How to clean WM-DD series pinch roller - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/how-to-clean-pinch-roller-on-sony-dd-series.7457/
    6. WM-DD series center gear wobble - https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...-wobble-problem-and-solution.7387/#post-53936
    7. WM-DD series buttons not latching - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-dd-series-play-ff-rew-buttons-not-latching.7524/
    8. WM-DD series azimuth instability - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wm-dd-azimuth-instability.7590/
    9. WM-DD series mechanism adjustments - https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...tments-applies-to-d6c-tc-d5m.7377/#post-53799

    WM-D6C TUTORIALS:

    1. WM-D6/D6C pinch roller replacement - https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...eplacement-complete-tutorial.7412/#post-54116
    2. WM-D6/D6C play button not fully retracting - https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...ully-retracting-in-stop-mode.7502/#post-55195
    3. WM-D6/D6C calibration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-d6-d6c-calibration-tutorial.7164/
    4. WM-D6/D6C no FF/REW (applies to TPS-L2/WM-3) - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-d6c-no-rewind-ff.4687/
    5. WM-D6/D6C no rewind & gear noise - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wm-d6-d6c-no-rewind-gear-noise.8560/
    6. TPS-L2, WM-3, D6, D6C broken clutch gear - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/tps-l2-broken-clutch-gear.9534/

    JVC TUTORIALS:

    1. JVC CX-5, CX-7, CX-F5, CX-F7, CX-R7, CX-V9 clutch repair - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/jvc-cx-5-cx-7-cx-f5-cx-f7-cx-r7-clutch-repair.8461/
    2. How to replace pinch rollers on JVC CX-5, CX-7, CX-F5, CX-F7, CX-R7, CX-V9 - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/how-to-replace-the-pinch-roller-on-jvc-cx-f-7k-cx-f-5k.8713/

    AIWA TUTORIALS:

    1. AIWA HS-P202/PC202 clutch repair - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/aiwa-hs-p202-pc202-clutch-repair.8730/
    2. AIWA Alpha-2 clutch repair: https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/aiwa-alpha-2-clutch-repair.10059/#post-81690

    Panasonic TUTORIALS:

    1. Panasonic RQ-S/RQ-SX belt replacement guide - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/panasonic-rq-s-rq-sx-series-belt-replacement-tutorial.7773/

    SONY TUTORIALS:

    1. SONY WM-EX/FX motor disassembly and re-lubrication - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/how-to-diassemble-and-lubricate-sony-wm-ex-fx-motor.7940/
    2. SONY WM disc-type motor lubrication: https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...-type-motor-in-sony-walkmans.7943/#post-59754
    3. WM-EX series tac-tac sound - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wm-ex-series-tac-tac-sound-repair.7108/
    4. WM-10 takeup reel assy repair - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-10-take-up-reel-advice-needed.3625/#post-63103 (go to post #14)
    5. WM-2 potential clutch wobble - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-2-clutch-wobble-solution.7681/
    6. WM-7 table reel stuttering - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-7-stutters-when-playing-in-one-direction.5180/
    7. WM-7 no Dolby NR - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-7-no-dolby-nr.6036/
    8. WM-A602/WM-B602/WM-B603/WM-AF604/WM-150/WM-170/WM-F181/WM-190/WM-506/WM-2091/WM-F2095/WM-EX48/WM-EX49/WM-EX49C/WM-EX50/WM-FX50/WM-GX51
    pinch roller replacement tutorial - https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...ts-pinch-rollers-replacement.8777/#post-68912
    9. WM-A602/WM-B602/WM-B603/WM-AF604/WM-150/WM-170/WM-F181/WM-190/WM-506/WM-2091/WM-F2095/WM-EX48/WM-EX49/WM-EX49C/WM-EX50/WM-FX50/WM-GX51
    gear skipping problem: https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...her-units-gear-skipping-in-reverse-play.8778/

    CD PLAYER TUTORIALS & MODS:

    1. SONY D-150/D-250 middle gear lubrication/replacement - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-d-250-middle-gear-lubrication-replacement.7236/
    2. SONY D-150/D-250 disc wobble and intermittent laser - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-d-150-strange-problem-and-disc-wobble.7339/
    3. SONY D-50 power supply mod - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-d-50-power-supply-mod-also-applies-to-ac930a.8429/
    4. How to remove EU power limitation on D-EJ250 Discman - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/how-to-remove-eu-power-limitation-on-sony-d-ej250.7949/
     
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    RESTORATIONS:
    1. WM-D3 restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-wm-d3-restoration-tutorial.6884/
    2. JVC CX-F7K restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/jvc-cx-f7k-restoration.7222/
    3. TPS-L2/WM-3 mech restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-tps-l2-wm-3-restoration-tutorial-mechanical.7123/
    4. Infinity Intimate Stereo restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/infinity-walkman-restoration.6958/
    5. Pionner PK-5AW/R7AW restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/pioneer-pk-r7aw-restoration.6361/
    6. WM-DD1/DD10/DD11/DD22 restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wm-dd1-dd10-dd11-dd22-restoration.7825/
    7. SONY TC-K411 restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-tc-k411-restoration-tutorial.8043/#post-60792
    8. SONY M-1000/M1000B restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/sony-m-1000-micro-cassette-recorder-repair.8094/#post-61216
    9. JVC CQ-1K restoration - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/jvc-cq-1k-restoration.6431/
    10. Samsung YP-K5J DAP battery replacement - https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/samsung-yp-k5j-dap-battery-replacement.8731/
     
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    Great thread Valentin. And I agree, a shame to have it sullied by someone with special needs.
     
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    Thank you Valentin!
     
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