Sanyo M9805L Radio Cassette Service. New Belt. Power Suply Fix. Boombox Repair.

Hi Folks,
Today, we're taking a look at the 1980's Boombox that is the M9805L from Sanyo.
Join me as I open up the unit, and replace the belt, as well as service the mech generally. Plus there was no power to the unit, it was grimy, and had a damaged casing. Nothing that can't be sorted though, I'm sure!
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Sanyo M9805L Radio Cassette Service. New Belt. Power Suply Fix. Boombox Repair.

[@peterperry1583]

I'm sure i had a meccano set that looked like that tape mech what a shame it all went south after the early eighties.

[@retro_restos]

The Meccano was stronger I think. By this time, the mechs bent under the weight of the screwdriver, and the screws would strip the thread in the plastic. That what makes surviving examples so special 😂

[@retro_restos]

I've just done a mid 70's JVC. It needed 3 people to pick the mech of the bench, it was so solid 😁😉

[@EgoChip]

What do you do with these when you have repaired them? Do you sell them on, or do you have a museum?

[@retro_restos]

I generally sell them, but keep the occasional one. I see myself more of a custodian than an owner - having them around for a while, fixing them up for a new lease of life, then passing them on for someone else to enjoy.