Thank you for sharing the picture with the sequence. I've just opened my WM-FX401 and the step #2 was the secret that I was missing. Now the walkman is in full operation again! Thank you so much!!!
This is really informative, thank you! I've had my Walkman (WM-FX195) for about 12 years & since I bought it from a thrift store, never had an operation/repair manual for it. The only difference in the model I have is that it has a couple screws on the back holding it together.
You are welcome! I think yours is from the same generation as the FX455 that I reviewed here and replaced belt on it too: th-cam.com/video/cE8Ni81SOLg/w-d-xo.html Although yours does not have auto reverse.
Hi I have a Sony Walkman wm-fx-323 I just changed the belt but the auto reverse when I push the lever to play side b it just play side a backwards how do I fix this?
Hello, I have one of these, looks and works good, however there’s an odor inside where you insert the tape. Like burnt electronics. What could it be and can I use it like that? I am not good at fixing electronics:(
I guess it depends how strong the odor is. They always smell with plastic, and the motor and the circuit board have specific smell too. If it works, does not noticeably wobble, grind or overheat, I would not worry too much.
@@ConsumerDV thank you, someone told me to look for leaky capacitors and replace them but I can’t even open the back plate so much for replacing stuff.
Sadly, I don't remember what the size was. I bought a belt specifically for this model. There are cheaper thicker belts, they are not good enough. The one that worked better was 0.5 or 0.6 mm thick square belt. You can buy a set of a hundred different ones and experiment. I have bought such a set but haven't used these belts.
The 2nd flywheel is used usually in an Auto Reverse mechanism, but on this one it serves as part of the Anti Rolling mech. (lower Wow & Flutter) while on the move.
Thanks....It was dismantled slowly and carefully so we could understand what to do....And not some speeded up useless shaky piece of video crap like you sometimes see with dismantling videos !
I was quite savage opening those walkman. One or two clips out and squeeze the whole plastic body while stretching it and voilá. I don't recommend my kind of opening. Love your video.
Usually I order the belts from the sellers that offer good quality belts, so I do not buy in bulk, and never measured them. Sorry :( All I can say that many sellers sell belts that are about 0.9 mm thick, while I buy ones that are 0.6 mm thick; thinner belts seem to work better in terms of wow & flutter.
@@chrisnelson2057 Yep, and it is free. Maybe you'll find this video enjoyable: what exactly is W&F and how to measure it using WFGUI: th-cam.com/video/7a3cbfZU730/w-d-xo.html
I use WFGUI by Alex Freed. See here how to use it: th-cam.com/video/7a3cbfZU730/w-d-xo.html Download here: www.ant-audio.co.uk/index.php?cat=post&qry=library
This is the first old electronic repair I've ever attempted...and I succeeded!! Thank you, sir! Now my mom can listen to her old cassette tapes! 😊
Thank you for sharing the picture with the sequence. I've just opened my WM-FX401 and the step #2 was the secret that I was missing. Now the walkman is in full operation again! Thank you so much!!!
Loving your videos,mate.Really helpful,the walkmans of this era with no screws are tricky to open if you dont know the way!
This is really informative, thank you!
I've had my Walkman (WM-FX195) for about 12 years & since I bought it from a thrift store, never had an operation/repair manual for it.
The only difference in the model I have is that it has a couple screws on the back holding it together.
You are welcome! I think yours is from the same generation as the FX455 that I reviewed here and replaced belt on it too: th-cam.com/video/cE8Ni81SOLg/w-d-xo.html Although yours does not have auto reverse.
Thanks very much, my Walkman is up and running again thanks to you. Very helpful!
best video Ive seen taking of cover of Walkman! Thanks!
Thank you this was really helpful in fixing my Walkman !
Thank you so much, I really needed this!
Hi I have a Sony Walkman wm-fx-323 I just changed the belt but the auto reverse when I push the lever to play side b it just play side a backwards how do I fix this?
this is very helpful!! thank you so much!!
Hello, I have one of these, looks and works good, however there’s an odor inside where you insert the tape. Like burnt electronics. What could it be and can I use it like that? I am not good at fixing electronics:(
I guess it depends how strong the odor is. They always smell with plastic, and the motor and the circuit board have specific smell too. If it works, does not noticeably wobble, grind or overheat, I would not worry too much.
@@ConsumerDV thank you, someone told me to look for leaky capacitors and replace them but I can’t even open the back plate so much for replacing stuff.
Would silicone be ok for the gears?
Silicone grease is supposed to be safe for plastic, this is all I know. I used it.
@ConsumerDV that's what I'll use. Some say lithium, but I think that can be bad.
What is the measurement of the belt when you stretch and fold it? And what is the thickness? cm x mm
Sadly, I don't remember what the size was. I bought a belt specifically for this model. There are cheaper thicker belts, they are not good enough. The one that worked better was 0.5 or 0.6 mm thick square belt. You can buy a set of a hundred different ones and experiment. I have bought such a set but haven't used these belts.
What input on the laptop did you connect the Walkman to test wow and flutter?
Microphone input.
Do you know any software i can download for wow and flutter for cassettes ?
I use WFGUI by Alex Freed. Works on Windows. Google for it, and you'll find it.
@@ConsumerDV Thank you
The 2nd flywheel is used usually in an Auto Reverse mechanism, but on this one it serves as part of the Anti Rolling mech. (lower Wow & Flutter) while on the move.
IDK. I think Sony did it to save costs. The next - and the last - generation has metal frame, and non-reverse models have only one flywheel.
hi! Do you know wm fx40 belt size?
No, sorry.
Thanks....It was dismantled slowly and carefully so we could understand what to do....And not some speeded up useless shaky piece of video crap like you sometimes see with dismantling videos !
I was quite savage opening those walkman. One or two clips out and squeeze the whole plastic body while stretching it and voilá. I don't recommend my kind of opening. Love your video.
You could always super glue it back together like I sometimes have to do with remote controls 😆
where can i get the belt for WM-FX195
I tried three different resellers, and so far fixyouraudio.com worked best for me.
Very helpful video, btw do you know the belt dimension for the WM-FX16 ?
Usually I order the belts from the sellers that offer good quality belts, so I do not buy in bulk, and never measured them. Sorry :( All I can say that many sellers sell belts that are about 0.9 mm thick, while I buy ones that are 0.6 mm thick; thinner belts seem to work better in terms of wow & flutter.
What program do you use to test the speed?
WFGUI by Alex Freed.
@@ConsumerDV Great little program..Only 80KB...Don't have to install....It just runs 😄
@@chrisnelson2057 Yep, and it is free. Maybe you'll find this video enjoyable: what exactly is W&F and how to measure it using WFGUI: th-cam.com/video/7a3cbfZU730/w-d-xo.html
What app do you use for wow&flutter testing?
I use WFGUI by Alex Freed. See here how to use it: th-cam.com/video/7a3cbfZU730/w-d-xo.html Download here: www.ant-audio.co.uk/index.php?cat=post&qry=library
@@ConsumerDV Thanks!
Nice
Fucking Sony.
Why couldn't they put some bloody screws in the damned thing...
I suppose that Sony felt that these walkmans were disposable. It is amazing that 25-30 years later they still work.