If the belt has melted, use 90% isopropyl alcohol and Q-tips to clean every bit of residue off the motor pulley and the flywheel. If you leave even a tiny bump of old rubber, the audio will have "wow and flutter" (speed instability).
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You’ll need to remove the small screws on the back casing. Be careful with the plastic tabs; they are brittle. If the belt has melted, use 90% isopropyl
: Caused by oxidation. A small spray of DeoxIT or contact cleaner into the potentiometer or slide switches usually resolves this. Be careful with the plastic tabs; they are brittle
The is a beloved relic of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known for its super-bass sound system, auto-reverse mechanism, and surprisingly good FM/AM tuner, this device was the companion of choice for commuters, students, and music lovers before the digital age.