Been a while that I have been hanging on to my Panasonic RX-5050. The cassette deck required some parts that were missing. Well, a few days ago on eBay one popped up for 25 dollars for parts. Would not power up. So I replied with an offer of 20 dollars and it was accepted.
So the box came today and I couldn't wait to rip into it
Sure enough. Won't power on.
So apart it came. I removed the tape mechanism and diagnosed the no power issue. Quickly found that the power cord override switch was not making connection very well.
That box then powered up but the speakers were blown. At that point parts swapping began and I installed a new pinch roller because the last time this thing was powered down the tape was engaged and this happened to the roller
So out with the old and with a new roller
Everything starting to come together on the tape mechanism
And finally my Panasonic RX-5050 is 100% functional. Only took 2 or 3 years This little dude sounds good.
So, now I have a spare RX-5050 that will play tapes but needs a pinch roller, 2 mid range speakers, an antenna and rewind spindle for the tape mechanism. It's up in the air as to what I want to do with it. Very well could go to anyone who needs parts for a RX-5050
When I have time and decide to do so, I will post it in the free section with only shipping to the 48 states. I can't bring it to throw it away.
So the box came today and I couldn't wait to rip into it
Sure enough. Won't power on.So apart it came. I removed the tape mechanism and diagnosed the no power issue. Quickly found that the power cord override switch was not making connection very well.
That box then powered up but the speakers were blown. At that point parts swapping began and I installed a new pinch roller because the last time this thing was powered down the tape was engaged and this happened to the roller
So out with the old and with a new roller
Everything starting to come together on the tape mechanism
And finally my Panasonic RX-5050 is 100% functional. Only took 2 or 3 years
This little dude sounds good.So, now I have a spare RX-5050 that will play tapes but needs a pinch roller, 2 mid range speakers, an antenna and rewind spindle for the tape mechanism. It's up in the air as to what I want to do with it. Very well could go to anyone who needs parts for a RX-5050
When I have time and decide to do so, I will post it in the free section with only shipping to the 48 states. I can't bring it to throw it away.
