[Coco] Dead Aussie CCR-82

[David Roper]

Hi Bob,

Wouldn't that only apply if a function was pressed, such as fast-forward 
or play? It hums from the moment there's power, rather than when you 
push something

Kind Regards,

David Roper

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Bob Devries wrote:
> David, I'd guess that the drive belt has failed. The humming is likely 
> to be the drive motor spinning away, but not driving the belt.
>
> Disk Smith Electronics used to sell a kit of drive belts for Cassette 
> recorders that may have something suitable. Best of luck.
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Roper" <dave at ebonhost.com>
> To: <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 2:26 PM
> Subject: [Coco] Dead Aussie CCR-82
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>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My dad just snail-mail'd me my old CCR-82 from when I was a boy (It's 
>> some 18 years old)
>>
>> It hasn't been touched in quite a while, and after testing it out 
>> with both batteries and a DC-6V adapter, it's pretty-much dead
>>
>> When batteries are in or it's connected to power, it makes a small 
>> humming sound, but doesn't respond to anything (Play, etc)
>>
>> I'm not the world's most gifted electrician, so was wondering if it's 
>> worth opening it up to see if there's anything obvious (like a dead 
>> conductive insect or something)
>>
>> Anything I should be looking for in particular? Can anyone diagnose 
>> by remote? Yes I'm pathetic?
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>>
>> David Roper
>>
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