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Trying to salvage an old Sony cassette player. Any advice? (piefed.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 weeks ago by akunohana@piefed.blahaj.zone to c/techsupport@lemmy.world

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Also, why does old battery gunk have to look like earwax... 😅

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[–] ClipperDefiance@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

White vinegar is better than alcohol for cleaning battery corrosion. Battery acid is actually a base, so the acidic vinegar neutralizes it.

Another thing worth noting is that these things usually have a screw somewhere that adjusts playback speed. Though, it doesn't always look like a screw. You may find that you have to adjust it after you get the new belt.

[–] akunohana@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks! I did indeed find not one but two adjustable potentiometers. I wonder what the other one is for... Radio tuning or volume?

[–] ClipperDefiance@piefed.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

I know that other models have one for the radio, so that's probably it.