No real need to test with ESR meter at this point- just replace all electrolytics if you suspect an issue. But leakage damage depends on luck and...
In addition to the WM150,550C,170,190,EX49 Mechanism (which can be very good sounding when fixed): Panasonic RQ-SX 2 belt Mechanism, or AR10. Bad...
Good job! This model is one of the easiest to re-cap I've ever seen. Can be done in minutes if there is no major leakage.
Find the cheapest new belts that fit your model first. For All in one boombox type mechs like these, a single motor does all the work, including...
Excellent work! By the book. I often convert SMD caps to through hole using the same method. It's not the 2V that causes the caps to fail, rather...
I'll mail out a manual to you. The transformer will waste some energy and heat, but it should not be too much, I run them all the time with no...
I can't really tell what's going on- is the capstan flywheel too slow? If it is, try to rule out mechanical problems first (like excessive...
I love these Sony decks, but they're kind of flawed design and aging wise. If you need advice on Sony TCM200 mechanism repair, I've been working...
Oh, and I forgot: headphone jack! If there’s no hiss, it’s a broken contact towards the headphones usually. Check the jack itself and it’s solder...
I would check for a broken head wire first. This is not a capacitor problem, usually contact. Check volume pot, Dolby level trim contacts. One...
Yes, you can get 100 caps, but it's a false economy- the price difference is very small unless you are buying over 50, and you'll never need to do...
This is definitely bonkers. How many caps did you buy? That is a LOT! Unless you are going to be collecting nothing but PX303s, you don't need...
That should be absolutely fine!
If it's a crackling sound, it's usually caused by bad grounding or contacts- not capacitors. Check those first. Capacitors is not the fix for...
Yes you can use the audio grade capacitor in the battery box, however, I suspect the polymer cap will actually be the better choice there, due to...
There are 2 options here: 1. Offset UMW 470uf: There might be space to offset them diagonally 2x 8mm in that spot (extra 2mm needed per cap) ,...
The capacitors have leaked, and will need to be replaced, and pcb properly cleaned.
Googled one of my old threads, search term "JX707 Capacitors" http://www.stereo2go.com/topic/recapping-my-aiwa-jx707.htm This is an example of a...
Thank you so much for helping to rebuild the old database! I'm hoping that the old threads appear on google search so that people can find...
Replace belt and re-cap the Walkman. For the battery pack not working, check the connections to the mainboard from the battery pack, and then the...
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