[2] Removing and reinstalling the main parts
1. TAPE MECHANISM SECTION
Perform steps 1 to 5 and 6 of the disassembly method to remove the tape mechanism.
1.1. How to remove the record/playback and erase heads (TAPE 2) (See Fig. 1)
1. When you remove the screws (A1) x 2 pcs., the recording/playback head and three-dimensional head of the erasing head can be removed.
TAPE 2
Pinch Roller (C1)x1 Pull <A> <B>
Pinch Roller Pawl
Clutch Ass'y
Figure 3
Record/Playback Head
1.4. How to remove the belt (TAPE 2) (See Fig. 4)
1. Remove the main belt (D1) x 1 pc., from the motor side. 2. Remove the FF/REW belt (D2) x 1 pc.
1.5. How to remove the belt (TAPE 1) (See Fig. 4)
Erase Head
1. Remove the main belt (E1) x 1 pc., from the motor side. 2. Remove the FF/REW belt (E2) x 1 pc.
(A1)x2 �2x9mm
Tape Motor Tape Motor TAPE 1 Main Belt TAPE 2 Main Belt (E1)x1 (D1)x1
Figure 1
TAPE 2
FF/REW Belt (D2)x1
1.2. How to remove the playback head (TAPE 1) (See Fig. 2)
1. When you remove the screws (B1) x 2 pcs., the playback head can be removed.
Main Belt (D1)x1 Main Belt (E1)x1
FF/REW Belt (E2)x1
TAPE 1
TAPE 1 Clutch Ass'y
Figure 4
Playback Head
1.6. How to remove the motor (See Fig. 5)
1. Remove the screws (F1) x 2 pcs., to remove the motor.
Tape Motor
(B1)x2 �2x9mm
Clutch Ass'y
Figure 2
1.3. How to remove the pinch roller (TAPE 1/2) (See Fig. 3)
1. Carefully bend the pinch roller pawl in the direction of the arrow <A>, and remove the pinch roller (C1) x 1 pc., in the direction of the arrow <B>. Note: When installing the pinch roller, pay attention to the spring mounting position.