Anybody have the knowledge or expertise on zeroing in on power supply issue with my newly acquired GE 3-5259A boombox that maybe relegated to the parts junkyard pile?
I spent $250 plus on it on eBay knowing it had issues but this one is kicking me !
I power it up, and the power led light is dim as I add load to it, whether turning volume knob up or trying to use cassette player functionality.
I have belt off tape deck main spools and motor spindle. Motor spins, but I can stop motor with my fingers on spindle pulley and then motor doesn’t spin or is weak and spins slowly.
Is it a weak motor or the power supply transformer? Also as I turn up volume it makes a clipping sound as I add load. Thanks to anyone who can help.
I spent $250 plus on it on eBay knowing it had issues but this one is kicking me !
I power it up, and the power led light is dim as I add load to it, whether turning volume knob up or trying to use cassette player functionality.
I have belt off tape deck main spools and motor spindle. Motor spins, but I can stop motor with my fingers on spindle pulley and then motor doesn’t spin or is weak and spins slowly.
Is it a weak motor or the power supply transformer? Also as I turn up volume it makes a clipping sound as I add load. Thanks to anyone who can help.