How to Repair a Cassette Tape Player
- 1). Press the "Eject" button on the tape player so that any tapes inserted in the player are able to be removed. Press "Play" and check the moving tape heads for any visible dirt or marks.
- 2). Place a small amount of tape head cleaning solution on a cassette cleaning swab. Gently insert the cotton bud into the tape player and wipe the moving heads with it.
- 3). Insert the tape head demagnetizer into the cassette player. Press "Play" on the cassette player and run through for 5 minutes. Place an audio cassette into the player. Press "Play" to test the results.
Cassette Player Repair
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