Sony WM AF64 Walkman Repair
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2016
- I managed to get hold of yet another Walkman: The Sony WM AF64. This is an auto reverse unit with also a inbuilt radio. The reason why i got it was because my dad had it when I was young and I absolutely loved it. Sadly he threw it away when it broke. This one has the same issue as the one my dad had. The belt broke and The capacitors leaked. Will I be able to fix this one? Lets find out ;-)
I just acquired a Sony WM-AF64 with a fully-functional radio but a broken tape deck. I replaced the belt with one supplied by a Slovakian dealer mihokm on eBay (type Sony WM-AF64 belt). Unlike the fat belt you used as a replacement, this belt is much thinner but a nearly-perfect replica of the original belt (which, on mine, turned to tar). This OEM-like belt does not flop around and transmit wow and flutter to the capstan (and, of course, to the tape) and has absolutely no chance of rubbing against the capacitors. Additionally, these belts are factory-fresh; no belts from this vendor are over two years old.
Wow those birds are loud! I hope to God I don't have to recap anytime soon but I thoroughly enjoyed watching you do so :)
Thanks for the video! Very helpful for another one of the exact same model which I am trying to repair. Drive belt on order and will also recap as well.
Budgie wants to be in the video too lol. Great video. I don't fix things but you're so interesting.
Thank you so much kind sir. You have taught me lots.
Very helpful vid, will have to start using contact cleaner too.
Hi! Great video. Now I know why my unit won't work properly.. My model looks almost exactly the same, but it has recording ability as well. It's called WM-BF67. Mine probably has the same issues (broken belt and barely audible audio). Maybe I'll challenge myself and try fixing it :)
Hi, I very appreciate your shearing. It’s so helpful. I have the same model as this one. It got the same problem as you showed here. However I have not see the processing of disassembly the device like how to open the back cover and separate the PCB from the body. You may teach me how to do it. Thank you so much!
Your video will help me to fix my Sony WM-DD11, which also has that capacitor issue. I didn't know that SMD looked that easy.
The AF-64's mechanism is definitely of better quality than that of the WM-F2085 (released in 1990), with many more metal parts. The WM-F2085's mechanism has all-plastic belt pulleys, with the only metal parts being the capstans and springs.
I'm sorry i forgot to adjust the volume of the intro... im terribly sorry if i gave someone an ear-rape
Nice video! I wonder if the sony wm-af62 is similar to this one, I just got one but it only makes noises and no movement though the radio works.
Damn!!! I had one back in 1987 I guess. Great walkman, very expensive at that time!!
Nice job !!! I have one !!!! Will repair it...
I realize it's been 4 yrs since you made this video. Great video. I have 2 WM-AF64's with no volume. I'm going to do the repairs. Question how did you determine the UF value of the capacitors? and are they all the same value?
Nice ... thanks for sharing... and cool effects, too, e,g.
Hi I recently bought a Tpsl2. The issue is in the start button. A screw is missing in the mechanism and it won't stay down. Do you have any advice?
Can you say who you purchased the caps from ive just won this model from a seller on ebay and I want to restore it, its not arrived yet so have no idea if I needs caps yet, it does need a belt as the seller says it does not play tape but makes motor noise so I hope its only the belts and maybe caps
Hey man. Amazing channel! Thanks for doing it. I have a question. My Walkman is also very quite. Does this always mean the capcitors are bad? What else could it be? If it is the capictors do I have to replace all of them?
Hi, i have a Sony WM-DDII. I have try to make it work with new batterys and also by direct power but when i hit play, the battery light turns on and inmediatly turns off, noyhing else happens. Anyone have an answer?