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How to repair Tape players
Tape head demagnetizing
With audio tape decks, demagnetizing is often recommended to improve sound quality and frequency response. There is some debate as to how much benefit there is to this practice but if done properly, there is little risk.[1] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
Homemade audio tape head demagnetizer
A perfectly serviceable tape head demagnetizer can be easily constructed using a large nail, 100 turns of insulated wire (just guessing here) and an AC wall adapter (from an obsolete modem, for example). Grind down the end of the nail so that it is not sharp and coat it with a soft material[2] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
Building a bulk tape eraser
A variety of approaches work for this - all based on strong magnetic fields. These will erase floppy diskettes, audio and video tapes, and all your credit cards and Turnpike passes! [3] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
Tape player clicks how do i fix it?!?
So, yes i want to play my ipod through my tape player. but it just clicks and its very annoying! i tried using another tape just an oldfashion tape and it does that too! anyway to fix it? and i dont want to buy a stereo system b/c i work min. wage and this will not be my car much longer![4] - thanks to yahoo.com More details.
How can I fix tape player?
while dubbing on model CA_DW637, the tape player just quit. Now it will not tape, play, or even turn or make noise. No, it is not on pause. Everything else works just fine. Can you tell us where to take it for service? Or can you tell us what to do to fix this[5] - thanks to howtomendit.com More details.
How to Fix a Cassette Deck
Real repair work on a cassette deck is beyond most of us, but some simple maintenance techniques are within grasp to fix common cassette-deck problems. If you're unsure about a symptom or uncomfortable performing a fix yourself, a trip to the shop may be in order.[6] - thanks to ehow.com More details.
How to fix cd player says bad cd and tape player in '97 ford explorer?
Our contributors said this page should be displayed for the questions below. (Where do these come from) If any of these are not a genuine rephrasing of the question, please help out and edit these alternates.[7] - thanks to answers.com More details.
Problems with Your Tape Deck? Fix That Stereo
The compact disc came out in the late 80s and swept the nation. By 1993, many people were replacing their old cassettes with Cd's. But not EVERYONE did. Many people still have a decent am/FM casset te player in their automobile and though they may have to go to yard sales and flea markets to find some of their favorite cassettes but they still use them. If you're one of those people who still uses them, this article will give you some tips on how to properly treat some of the common problems with cassette players.[8] - thanks to associatedcontent.com More details.
Splicing of audio tapes
If a tape is broken or seriously crinkled, cutting out the bad section and joining the remaining ends will be necessary. There are special splicing kits for this. I don't know if a place like Radio Shack carries these but an audio dealer or electronics distributor should have one.[9] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
Walkman transport problems
No movement in PLAY or REC - most likely capstan is not turning or not engaged. If the motor is not working (listen for a hum from inside the transport), refer to the chapter: "Motors and Relays". Otherwise, see the list below. [10] - thanks to repairfaq.orgMore details.
Tape transport azimith adjustment
A simple test to determine if azimith alignment is your problem is to record some music on your machine and immediately play it back. If this recording sounds fine but it sounds muddy on another deck, then improper azimith alignment is the likely cause.[11] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
Tape playback - one channel dead
To determine if the playback circuitry is working, gain access to the terminals on the playback head - a metal cased little cube near the center of the tape side of the cassette. There should be four wires coming from it. While the machine is supposed to be playing, touch the end of a jeweler's screwdriver gently to each of the four terminals in turn.[12] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
Distorted or erratic recording
If record is the problem and it has very distorted sound, this may be a sign of a bad bias oscillator or switching circuit or record switch. The bias is an ultrasonic signal that is impressed on the tape along with the input signal. Without it, the sound will be highly distorted. In effect, it is a linearizing signal[13] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
Previous recording not erased
In this case both the original and new audio appear on the tape. The most likely cause (assuming your deck doesn't have some fancy sound-with-sound or sound-on-sound modes that may be engaged) is a faulty erase head or its driving signal. [14] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
Walkman plays both sides of tape at once
Where a single pair of heads is used, the head assembly is misaligned and straddling both sets of tracks. This would be the case with a non-autoreverse player or with an autoreverse player that shifts head position when it reverses direction.[15] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
General tape speed problems - slow, fast, or dead
Are the speed problems sudden or gradual? Over what period of time? Seconds, minutes? For portable devices, are you using a good set of their recommended type of batteries?
Did this problem start suddenly or was this a tape recorder you found buried under an inch thick layer of dust in an attic?[16] - thanks to repairfaq.org More details.
