https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/30.aspxA Forum for Technical Help and Support on Bang & Olufsen products over 25 years old.enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/325641.aspxMon, 23 May 2011 16:48:39 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:325641Step10https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/325641.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=30&PostID=325641<p>Well SH at least we know how best to preserve those rubber belts! Store in a carport loL!</p> <p>I have my fingers crossed for you that the missing segments will just be drys, and not the chips.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/325634.aspxMon, 23 May 2011 15:47:20 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:325634Søren Hammer0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/325634.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=30&PostID=325634<p>I have recieved an old Beocord 8004 from my Uncle. It has been out in his carport for 15 years in storage, there were seven layers of dust on it when I got it, and I thought that this might just be usable as a sorry looking donor unit with a rusty chassis.</p> <p>I took it home and began cleaning that thing. Underneath, the rosewood is still looking pristine, no scratches on the surface, only a few marks in the aluminium finish. I plugged it in and loaded a tape in it, pressed &quot;play&quot; and it played like new. No mechanical faults, 4 LED segments not working and two bulbs blown. Fantastic, got an exellent 8004 for nothing but a few drops of isopropanol and 20 cotton swabs. This is what B&amp;O is about; standing the test of time, both mechanical and aestethic. Definately a positive experience! <img src="http://forum.beoworld.org/emoticons/01.gif" alt="Smile" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>