Difficulty
Difficult
Steps
4
Time Required
15 - 30 minutes
Sections
2
- Outer Cover
- 2 steps
- Power Switch
- 2 steps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Getting started
- Remove any batteries or cassettes from the Walkman.
Remove any batteries or cassettes from the Walkman.
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Step 2
Remove the outer cover
- Using a spudger, separate the back cover from the front.
- Remove the back cover evenly on all sides. The best method is to insert the spudger and gently twist it slightly to separate the two parts, slowly working your way around the entire outer shell.
Using a spudger, separate the back cover from the front.
Remove the back cover evenly on all sides. The best method is to insert the spudger and gently twist it slightly to separate the two parts, slowly working your way around the entire outer shell.
Step 3
Remove the motherboard
- Gently pull the ribbon from the jack above the film revolver, near the edge.
- Lift the motherboard from the outer shell.
- Be careful to only handle the motherboard by the edges. Avoid touching the metal parts.
Gently pull the ribbon from the jack above the film revolver, near the edge.
Lift the motherboard from the outer shell.
Be careful to only handle the motherboard by the edges. Avoid touching the metal parts.
Step 4
Remove the power switch
- Identify the six points where the power switch is soldered to the motherboard.
- Using a soldering iron, remove the switch by de-soldering these points which hold it in place.
Identify the six points where the power switch is soldered to the motherboard.
Using a soldering iron, remove the switch by de-soldering these points which hold it in place.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Pamela Osborne - Sep 27, 2022
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Hi,
Where would you find a Vintage Sports Sony Walkman power switch ? Battery light is on one function and then turns off on the other. Other than this, the unit is in EXCELLENT Condition. THANKS for any insight and for helping us :)