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Tape Recorder: Why does the tape recorder make such a sound?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:15:51 -0700

⟐ Edited April 20, 2026 at 8:15 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: Volume struggle and jack replacement.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:11:41 -0700

Hi, I just bought it second-hand. When I adjust the volume, make noises very uncomfortable. Is there any way I can sort it out?

Also, how can I replace the jack to plug headphones?

Sony M-430 Microcassette-Corder: The spinner not connected to the motor is really hard to spin

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:32:29 -0700

i have a similar model. it's not exactly the same, it's a Sony Microcassette-corder M-10, fully working if it wasn't for the roller that is not the puller that is super hard to move, it does spin on the opposide side to rewind, but when i try to play a cassette it just get stuck, pushed and activates the auto shut-off mechanic of the corder... what can i do to let it loose?

@oldturkey03 @jri_creator

long story short, the roller doesn't allow me to use the cassette recorder
you're techically correct for the motor since it does spin, but i think the belt is doing fine, if shared with the main one, the issue i think is the actual roller (the one you'll see in the clip) that is very hard to move and does quite a noise when moving

⟐ Edited by author September 07, 2023 at 10:32 MST

Sony M-430 Microcassette-Corder: Why isn't my cassette tape not turning when I try to record?

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:38:41 -0700

I can rewind and fast-forward my cassette tape, but the tape doesn't advance when I try to record.

⟐ Commented July 03, 2023 at 15:38 MST

Sony M-430 Microcassette-Corder: Cassette door doesn't open when push eject button

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:11:40 -0700

This is actually for an m-560v but I figure it’s similar enough to other models as to be interchangeable mostly.

Anyhow, whenever I press the stop/eject button, the button depresses, but the tape door doesn’t open. You can open it by hand no problem, and there’s no resistance on the button or the door. It just doesn’t work

Baycrest Cassette Recorder HB201: Why is there a clicking sound?

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:56:42 -0700

When I press the play button there is a clicking sound from the Cassette Recorder.

Concord Model 220T: Repair manual or circuit diagram?

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:37:59 -0700

Need Concord Model 220T reel to reel tape recorder circuit/repair manual - any luck?

Many thanks

⟐ Edited April 26, 2019 at 13:37 MST

Tape Recorder: GE Swinger portable tape recorder Power supply board is broken.

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:09:28 -0700

Is there a way to repair this board or is there any replacement boards on the market these days?

⟐ Edited November 06, 2015 at 13:09 MST