yes i agree, i have wm fx123 and i saw it belt was replaced before but too thick and too hard, it makes the speed not stable... at the first time i think the motor had problem or the battery cannot push the motor, and also the built design mechanical problem, the pressure of the back cover to the circuit board is also take effect to the sound... in my case, to solve the flattering sound on my fx123 is by using i lil piece of rubber mat and i slipped it behind the head in order to make sure the alignment is correct.... and the result is almost perfect but not 100% perfect
+Aldo Reyes you right. I find good belts on eBay for like 5$ but I was trying to use any belts that I can find around. And seller was from Europe who is pro in sony walkmans
Hi. Sony walkman wm-fx267 LCD screen and tape section do not work.The battery is installed but does not work.There is no movement.Can I fix it? Where is your problem? Thank you
How to align head in this model.i have the same model and i changed the but but the sound is netter when the hold the play button and press it more.else it sounds crappie
Is your Walkman an auto reverse one? There is a switch on the circuit board called S301 that you may need to fix. If it's this one you need to fix the mechanism, see if the springs are all in and if the rewind button is bent. Does it still rewind if you hold the button down?
@@Suedeash Where is that located on this model? I've been fiddling with it for a while, but I can't find anything that changes the speed of the motor. Thanks in advance!
@@conn3r See if you can find the service manual for the FX251 online, it will have a section dedicated to adjusting motor speed which will explain where the potentiometer is. I wouldn't fiddle with anything that 'looks' like a potentiometer on a radio model as you could end up messing with the wrong thing. It is generally a small circular screw-like component with a sort of phillips head-like head to it, screw it slightly left or right, put in the tape and play it. If it doesn't sound right then keep adjusting slightly until it does. There's no one location for it on every Walkman, some have a very hard-to-reach one and others have it exposed so you can mess with it without even taking apart the Walkman. I would find the service manual before even considering to open up the device first. Thanks.
BE CAREFUL. Take the top off first that says Walkman and then the second part that has the buttons this one is the worst because you can easily crack the plastic since it’s old. Mine did so easily no resistance it just snapped as I was lifting it off. Before taking of the main part off with the screen remove the little screw at the top left next to the screen.
Thanks for showing how to remove the ribbon cable. I have the WM FX251, but I couldn't get the circuit board out the way. This makes it a lot easier.
Thank you
I wish to thank you, too.... could'nt figure out how to open the damn plastic thing! :) Best wishes, man!
what size Walkman belt rubber for wm-fx251?
thank you for showing me to open it up, got my Mom's Walkman playing all the hits again.
Thank you, the video you made helped me replace the belt of my WM-FX281 Walkman.
Huge thank you! Got my Walkman working like new!
Good video 👍.. but you need the real replacement belt for this model because the tape speed is not stable that's why sound is flattering
yes i agree, i have wm fx123 and i saw it belt was replaced before but too thick and too hard, it makes the speed not stable... at the first time i think the motor had problem or the battery cannot push the motor, and also the built design mechanical problem, the pressure of the back cover to the circuit board is also take effect to the sound... in my case, to solve the flattering sound on my fx123 is by using i lil piece of rubber mat and i slipped it behind the head in order to make sure the alignment is correct.... and the result is almost perfect but not 100% perfect
Holy crap dude, I have the same Walkman an the same screwdriver set
Belts you are using are wrong in size, you need the correct size belt and diameter, belt is about precission and each device uses a diferent belts.
+Aldo Reyes you right. I find good belts on eBay for like 5$ but I was trying to use any belts that I can find around. And seller was from Europe who is pro in sony walkmans
Andrew Gavrilov so try the belt temporary for testing thats os good 👍
Yes bro, he only one who sells best ones, 🍻🍻🍻
Hi. Sony walkman wm-fx267 LCD screen and tape section do not work.The battery is installed but does not work.There is no movement.Can I fix it? Where is your problem? Thank you
How to align head in this model.i have the same model and i changed the but but the sound is netter when the hold the play button and press it more.else it sounds crappie
Thanks
what is the reverse is working, but the play is not?
+Elijah Gahn something wrong with mechanisms
Is your Walkman an auto reverse one? There is a switch on the circuit board called S301 that you may need to fix. If it's this one you need to fix the mechanism, see if the springs are all in and if the rewind button is bent. Does it still rewind if you hold the button down?
Are the belts square or round?
round
I'm no expert tho im just learning it myself so far lol.
You should mention to use a properly sized belt.
Where can I regulate the motor speed?
It will be parts inside that you can move with + screw driver
Potentiometer
@@gav696 Where exactly is this located on this model? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks so much!
@@Suedeash Where is that located on this model? I've been fiddling with it for a while, but I can't find anything that changes the speed of the motor. Thanks in advance!
@@conn3r See if you can find the service manual for the FX251 online, it will have a section dedicated to adjusting motor speed which will explain where the potentiometer is. I wouldn't fiddle with anything that 'looks' like a potentiometer on a radio model as you could end up messing with the wrong thing. It is generally a small circular screw-like component with a sort of phillips head-like head to it, screw it slightly left or right, put in the tape and play it. If it doesn't sound right then keep adjusting slightly until it does. There's no one location for it on every Walkman, some have a very hard-to-reach one and others have it exposed so you can mess with it without even taking apart the Walkman. I would find the service manual before even considering to open up the device first. Thanks.
With that so called "belt" you've installed, you're going to destroy the motor bearing in a few hours.
BE CAREFUL. Take the top off first that says Walkman and then the second part that has the buttons this one is the worst because you can easily crack the plastic since it’s old. Mine did so easily no resistance it just snapped as I was lifting it off. Before taking of the main part off with the screen remove the little screw at the top left next to the screen.
FX16 > FX251
Do not destroy walkman dude. Just take a correct belt on it😅
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thePsychedelic Arabesque ese wuero si sabe de música!