Replacing belt in a Sony Walkman (1990-1999)

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Replacing belt in a Sony Walkman (1990-1999)

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How to replace the rubber belt in a Sony Walkman based on the WM-EX10/WM-FX10 models. This model line was produced from 1990 to 1999, all models have similar construction, use the same rubber belt and are opened in the same fashion. WM-EX19 is shown in the video.
This video applies to many other models, the list below is incomplete.
* WM-EX10, WM-EX14, WM-EX16, WM-EX17, WM-EX18, WM-EX19, WM-EX21
* WM-FX10, WM-FX16, WM-FX21, WM-FX22, WM-FX26, WM-FX28
* WM-EX102, WM-EX104, WM-EX110, WM-EX112
* WM-2051, WM-2061, WM-2055, WM-2065/F2065, WM-F2068
* WM-EX30, WM-EX32, WM-EX35, WM-EX38
* WM-FX36, WM-FX37, WM-FX39, WM-FX40, WM-FX42, WM-FX43, WM-FX45
* WM-WX50
* WM-FX101, WM-FX121, WM-FX141, WM-FX161
* WM-EX162, WM-FX163
* WM-FX401, WM-FX403, WM-FX405, WM-FX407
* WM-FX301, WM-EX302, WM-FX303, WM-FX305, WM-FX309, WM-EX312, WM-FX313, WM-FX315
* WM-FX221, WM-FX421, WM-FX423, WM-FX425
* WM-FX211, WM-FX213, WM-FX413, WM-FX415

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@Amelia-dx1ix 6 ай бұрын

This is the first old electronic repair I've ever attempted...and I succeeded!! Thank you, sir! Now my mom can listen to her old cassette tapes! 😊

@beakman1966 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the picture with the sequence. I've just opened my WM-FX401 and the step #2 was the secret that I was missing. Now the walkman is in full operation again! Thank you so much!!!

@vincen4943 4 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos,mate.Really helpful,the walkmans of this era with no screws are tricky to open if you dont know the way!

@jozefaubainmarie5410 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, my Walkman is up and running again thanks to you. Very helpful!

@Avery-un4he 2 жыл бұрын

This is really informative, thank you! I've had my Walkman (WM-FX195) for about 12 years & since I bought it from a thrift store, never had an operation/repair manual for it. The only difference in the model I have is that it has a couple screws on the back holding it together.

@ConsumerDV 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I think yours is from the same generation as the FX455 that I reviewed here and replaced belt on it too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/matogcxplrmzfJs.html Although yours does not have auto reverse.

@travesty77 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was really helpful in fixing my Walkman !

@nancystillman664 3 жыл бұрын

best video Ive seen taking of cover of Walkman! Thanks!

@OwlyVoices 4 жыл бұрын

this is very helpful!! thank you so much!!

@chrisnelson2057 Жыл бұрын

Thanks....It was dismantled slowly and carefully so we could understand what to do....And not some speeded up useless shaky piece of video crap like you sometimes see with dismantling videos !

@sergiu1624 Жыл бұрын

The 2nd flywheel is used usually in an Auto Reverse mechanism, but on this one it serves as part of the Anti Rolling mech. (lower Wow & Flutter) while on the move.

@ConsumerDV Жыл бұрын

IDK. I think Sony did it to save costs. The next - and the last - generation has metal frame, and non-reverse models have only one flywheel.

@albertocabezas282 2 жыл бұрын

I was quite savage opening those walkman. One or two clips out and squeeze the whole plastic body while stretching it and voilá. I don't recommend my kind of opening. Love your video.

@chrisnelson2057 Жыл бұрын

You could always super glue it back together like I sometimes have to do with remote controls 😆

@justme7920 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have one of these, looks and works good, however there’s an odor inside where you insert the tape. Like burnt electronics. What could it be and can I use it like that? I am not good at fixing electronics:(

@ConsumerDV Жыл бұрын

I guess it depends how strong the odor is. They always smell with plastic, and the motor and the circuit board have specific smell too. If it works, does not noticeably wobble, grind or overheat, I would not worry too much.

@justme7920 Жыл бұрын

@@ConsumerDV thank you, someone told me to look for leaky capacitors and replace them but I can’t even open the back plate so much for replacing stuff.

@chankingyip 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, btw do you know the belt dimension for the WM-FX16 ?

@ConsumerDV 3 жыл бұрын

Usually I order the belts from the sellers that offer good quality belts, so I do not buy in bulk, and never measured them. Sorry :( All I can say that many sellers sell belts that are about 0.9 mm thick, while I buy ones that are 0.6 mm thick; thinner belts seem to work better in terms of wow & flutter.

@Fredrick703 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@nelsonarias7627 4 жыл бұрын

What input on the laptop did you connect the Walkman to test wow and flutter?

@ConsumerDV 4 жыл бұрын

Microphone input.

@kevcodm23 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have a Sony Walkman wm-fx-323 I just changed the belt but the auto reverse when I push the lever to play side b it just play side a backwards how do I fix this?

@TERRORBOGARD77 10 ай бұрын

What is the measurement of the belt when you stretch and fold it? And what is the thickness? cm x mm

@ConsumerDV 10 ай бұрын

Sadly, I don't remember what the size was. I bought a belt specifically for this model. There are cheaper thicker belts, they are not good enough. The one that worked better was 0.5 or 0.6 mm thick square belt. You can buy a set of a hundred different ones and experiment. I have bought such a set but haven't used these belts.

@josemiguelnavarro6205 3 жыл бұрын

What program do you use to test the speed?

@ConsumerDV 3 жыл бұрын

WFGUI by Alex Freed.

@chrisnelson2057 Жыл бұрын

@@ConsumerDV Great little program..Only 80KB...Don't have to install....It just runs 😄

@ConsumerDV Жыл бұрын

@@chrisnelson2057 Yep, and it is free. Maybe you'll find this video enjoyable: what exactly is W&F and how to measure it using WFGUI: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcdjlsWXv7ubY2Q.html

@bombquest726 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know any software i can download for wow and flutter for cassettes ?

@ConsumerDV 3 жыл бұрын

I use WFGUI by Alex Freed. Works on Windows. Google for it, and you'll find it.

@bombquest726 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConsumerDV Thank you

@morgana3918 2 жыл бұрын

What app do you use for wow&flutter testing?

@ConsumerDV 2 жыл бұрын

I use WFGUI by Alex Freed. See here how to use it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcdjlsWXv7ubY2Q.html Download here: www.ant-audio.co.uk/index.php?cat=post&qry=library

@chrisnelson2057 Жыл бұрын

@@ConsumerDV Thanks!