Thanks very much. I'm just making it up as I go along, with much research online.

You're welcome. That's great to hear. Well done!

Thanks! Another good point. Maybe DC power would be better still.

​@@CBitsTech you could also use li-ion rechargeable AA batteries. They will give a constant 1.5v power output.

@@Robotoda2000 Good idea, it might be worth investing in a pair. Thanks.

I found your Retro Tech paylist last night, and I'm working my way through them.

PS, you have sooo many videos! Good work on getting the content out there!

Thank you, you're very welcome.

Good points, I hadn't though of that. Thanks!

Thanks. Good news. Yeah, I had a look in a Sony deck a week ago, much more complicated than a Walkman.

Still working? Still the original belt?

@@CBitsTech I not tried it it has the origial box and instructions and head phones etc

Hi, I've been watching your video over the last few days (been a busy week). Bench power supply, oscilloscope, you have some nice kit. Sorry, I don't have the dimensions, but I ordered it from fixyouraudio.com and it shipped from Slovakia, they have a good reputation and are reasonably priced, subject to shipping cost. Deck Tech also make good belts. Neither list the dimensions, otherwise people would just buy cheap belts instead.

A static noise is unlikely to be the belt. I'm not sure what it could be, other than checking that the batteries have sufficient power. Do the solder joints near the headphone jack look good? Can you post a video showing the problem please, and put a link here?

@@CBitsTech I have figured it out the belt was stretched and worn out so I had to replace the belt and unclog some junk from the gears but thank you for responding

@@mralpacagatoryt6105 Excellent. I'm glad you got it fixed. Sorry for the late reply, it has been very hectic here.

@@CBitsTech it’s alright I understand

Interesting problem. To clarify, when it reverses, does it play the other side of the tape, or the same side backwards? If it's playing backwards, then maybe the belt is either the wrong size or incorrectly routed. I'm not an expert, so could be completely wrong. Other things to check are that the pinch rollers and capstans are clean and functioning properly, and the spindles (or whatever they're called) are spinning and taking up the tape in the cassette. Let me know if I misunderstood anything.

One more thing, does off FF and Rewind properly?

I think proably £40 working in fair condition.

Hi. I don't really know the answer, but I guess it's one of the following: If the screen is connected to the circuit board with a ribbon cable then detach the cable and reinsert it, maybe cleaning it gently with IPA. If the display is soldered to the motherboard then you might be able to reflow the solder (search KZfaq for 'reflow solder'). Or, just buy a replacement from eBay and keep yours for spares :)

@@CBitsTech thanks! I didn’t expect to get an answer from an old video. It appears it has a ribbon connection, but I’ll have to figure out a way to get the screen out of the front if the connection issues aren’t inside the back housing where you opened it up in the video. Thanks for the tips though!

@@Undercoversteve96 You're welcome. Hope I've helped.

Belts are best from DeckTech on eBay or fixyouraudio.com. I'm not a fan of test tapes, so watch the two testing methods on this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kN9ddNKl3ZemgWQ.htmlsi=IAPOuWwNBOfxPuB0

Not sure. Did it come with a tape in it? Chrome tapes sometimes smell waxy.

@@CBitsTech no, no tape.

@@CBitsTech smells like burnt electronics.

@@justme7920 Sounds worrying. But it's working okay? If it's running on mains power then check the power adapter specifications and polarity. If it's running on batteries, see if they run down more quickly than expected. Maybe there's a short somewhere.

@@CBitsTech running fine on 2 aa type batteries. Could it be cause it was unused for years?

Hi. Yes, it is easy, bit fiddly. I edited out a minute or so of me trying to get the belt on. It didn't sound too good at first. It was a little fluttery and not very good on the left channel. Sounds pretty good now it has had a chance to work the old lubrication around. I think the volume wheel isn't right. At very low volumes it's louder in the right ear, but at louder volumes it's ok. Also, playing one side of the tape is quieter on the left track. Maybe it will get better. I haven't used it much since finishing the repair yesterday afternoon.

@@CBitsTech thats the only thing about Walkmans that turns me off of buying one. But videos like yours do show how its just geting over the trepidation of opening one you have to get over. Where do you buy your stick battery's from, Is Chinese eBay sellers the only hope?

I like fixing stuff and learning about stuff. I'd do more of it if I had the space, time, and money 😀 Here's are the gumstick batteries I buy, www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rechargeable-Battery-NH-14WM-Gumstick-1450mAh-Minidisc-Sony-equivalent-minidisc-/371451382056?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

Speed is slowing down again. Next action is to find a suitable mains charger, set the speed again (by ear, comparing to KZfaq Music track), and see how it goes.

Maybe, but this one was fairly cheap used from eBay.

Hi. Mine is the same, a little. In low volumes one side is quiet but it's not so bad at higher volumes. I don't know the answer, but I did a little research and it could be many things. First, Make sure you're not using a modern headphone with a mic, as these have a different plug arrangement. If you're using an old fashioned stereo headphones, try cleaning the inside of the headphone jack socket by cutting the end off a q-tip or cotton bud, spraying IPA on the stem of the cottonbud and pushing it in and out the headphone socket. If it still doesn't work properly, it could be that the play heads are out of alignment, or a bad solder joint on the headphone socket, or you might need to replace the capacitors. Thinking about it, it could be that the volume control is oxidized and might need some contact cleaner. Please let me know if you get it fixed.

I'd try the new belt first. I've not cleaned or replaced a motor so that's beyond my experience. @InsideOutElectronics repaired a similar model which had a noisy motor (see 11 mins), but I think it was quiet after the new belt was fitted. Here's his video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrx4eqxp3s6dkY0.html

@@CBitsTech Aha yes I think its because it dosen't have a belt installed. Thank you so much for the help! 😊

@@chemz781 My pleasure. If you remember and you can find these comments later, please let/us know how it goes. Thanks.

@@CBitsTech The belt is instaled and the motor is very quiet now! It really was just the belt, thanks :) But the speed adjustment screw won't work...

@@chemz781 Excellent news on the belt and motor. Did you use a tiny flat-head screwdriver tip for the speed adjustment (as per herekzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7Goot2Z37DZZ6M.html)?

Hi. I don't know why, but they usually have a small speed adjustment screw you can use. Often it's accessible through a hole in the circuit board, sometimes through a hole in the case itself.

I didn't have the belt dimensions, every decent KZfaqr who repairs Walkmans (and me) uses fixyouraudio.com. This might be what you're looking for fixyouraudio.com/product/belt-sony-wm-f2081/

@@CBitsTech Thank you,i changed the belt but it seem that the pinch rollers need to be changed also....Not sure where to find these tho.If you got any idea let me know please :)

Sorry I didn't get back to you, it was a very busy time for me and I missed a few comments. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I haven't had to replace pinch rollers and I don't have a suggestion for where to get them. I searched KZfaq for 'pinch rollower replacement' and there are a few KZfaqrs who I like that have done this. Look for 'Old School' (who seems to have the most videos), Techie Zeddie, and maybe ANT&TEC. They might recommend a supplier. Good luck!

No lo siento. Este sitio es bueno y no necesita las dimensiones www.fixyouraudio.com. Aquí está el enlace del cinturón para el WM-F2085 fixyouraudio.com/product/belt-sony-wm-f2085/

lo siento, no a la venta. Son bastante baratos en eBay cuando están disponibles.