How Do You Fix A Cassette Deck?
Real repair work on a cassette deck is beyond most of us, but some simple maintenance techniques are within grasp to fix common cassette-deck problems. If you’re unsure about a symptom or uncomfortable performing a fix yourself, a trip to the shop may be in order. Sound Problems Step 1 Check all cable connections to make sure they’re secure. Step 2 Change the cable connecting the cassette deck to your receiver. Step 3 Clean tape heads with isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs. Oxide particles can flake off of tapes and collect here. Step 4 Clean the contacts on the player and receiver with electronics-grade contact cleaner. Step 5 Make sure the cassette output cables are going to the receiver’s “tape,” “cassette” or “aux” input. The “mon” (monitor) input will produce a low volume. Wow and Flutter Step 1 Clean capstan and pinch rollers (the parts that spin around to move the tape) with isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs. Step 2 Inspect any belts (usually thick black rubber bands) that you
