There is a system of steel rods, operating the different functions. One can easily shift a little in transport or even completely fall out. Martin

Have you got the thin ribbon cable to the laser block correctly seated in the connector ? - And undamaged ? Martin

Marine, You have a PM regarding cap kit. Check your inbox. Martin

Only so in the UK. You can still list on the other Ebay sites. Moneybookers seems to storm upwards and forwards, no doubt fueled by Paypal digging its own grave with their silly policies. I no longer consider Paypal safe and will only use them for small amount transactions where no other alternatives are possible. Martin

Pressure roller pressure ? Martin

Velkommen til Beoworld ! Der skal være en plade på pladespilleren før den vil starte. - Og et bånd i kassetten. Hvis der er det, og den stadig ikke, vil køre vil jeg gætte på, at der er en dårlig forbindelse i pladespilleren, sandsynligvis en oxideret kontakt i mekanikken og det kan godt være,

Geoff, Hard to tell in that photo, is that the hexagonal part of the reel tower that is broken ? I've seen this happen lots of times. The triangular part that grips into the tape reel can no longer pop up and down under its spring load but will seize on the tower and not grip correctly into the tape reel. Martin EDIT: I just noticed you gave the

Like coming home. Martin

Good. - And you replaced the capstan/flywheel thingy, right ? - It's not because the chassis has cracked near the capstan spindle bearing - or the bearing itself, allowing the capstan to wobble a little under load ? - Belt rubbing on the triangular metal plate ? - Motor pulley not centered, lose, damaged or dirty ? I suppose you've tried it

Welcome to Beoworld ! I've lost count of how many times we've heard this story. The repairer diagnoses the poor thing badly. Thinks the laser is at fault and sends the Beocenter back with a note telling the owner that parts cannot be found. Plus a bill. Admittedly, it does look like a laser fault at first glance but the truth is that in the