Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

Hi -

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
that has chewed up a tape and left the door jammed in a half-open
position. On the chassis there are plenty of Allen plus some Phillips
screws, but I do not want to remove them without knowing which does what
- to avoid transforming a minor service job into a major
reassembly/calibration one.

Thus - any suggestions on how to open the cabinet to get access to the
tape transport mechanism?

[1] basically similar to the slightly more advanced V-8030S model

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T Sandvik // to send e-mail, remove vehicle

Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

"ts" wrote in message
...
Hi -

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
that has chewed up a tape and left the door jammed in a half-open
position. On the chassis there are plenty of Allen plus some Phillips
screws, but I do not want to remove them without knowing which does what
- to avoid transforming a minor service job into a major
reassembly/calibration one.

Thus - any suggestions on how to open the cabinet to get access to the
tape transport mechanism?

[1] basically similar to the slightly more advanced V-8030S model

**This is a surprisingly difficult job to do. What has (probably) occurred
is that the tape has wrapped around the capstan. It will now resist all
attempts to open the cassette door and thus remove the tape. There is not
much else that can done, but destruction of the tape and tape shell. Be VERY
careful when doing this. Then you will need to find out why the tape jammed
in the first place. It was probably due to poor take up tension.


--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

Trevor Wilson wrote:

"ts" wrote in message
...
Hi -

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
that has chewed up a tape and left the door jammed in a half-open
position. On the chassis there are plenty of Allen plus some Phillips
screws, but I do not want to remove them without knowing which does what
- to avoid transforming a minor service job into a major
reassembly/calibration one.

Thus - any suggestions on how to open the cabinet to get access to the
tape transport mechanism?

[1] basically similar to the slightly more advanced V-8030S model

**This is a surprisingly difficult job to do. What has (probably) occurred
is that the tape has wrapped around the capstan. It will now resist all
attempts to open the cassette door and thus remove the tape. There is not
much else that can done, but destruction of the tape and tape shell. Be VERY
careful when doing this. Then you will need to find out why the tape jammed
in the first place. It was probably due to poor take up tension.

Thanks - I have already given up rescuing the tape. The problem is how
to get access, so I can cut away the tape without damaging parts of the
mechanism.

You are right emphasising the need to find out why the tape got stuck. I
already think I know why, it was an old cassette that ran very
erratically, and I failed to notice these warning signs before it got
jammed :-((

But again - any suggestions to how to open the cabinet?

--
T Sandvik // to send e-mail, remove vehicle

Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

"ts" wrote in message
...
Trevor Wilson wrote:

"ts" wrote in message
...
Hi -

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
that has chewed up a tape and left the door jammed in a half-open
position. On the chassis there are plenty of Allen plus some Phillips
screws, but I do not want to remove them without knowing which does
what
- to avoid transforming a minor service job into a major
reassembly/calibration one.

Thus - any suggestions on how to open the cabinet to get access to the
tape transport mechanism?

[1] basically similar to the slightly more advanced V-8030S model

**This is a surprisingly difficult job to do. What has (probably)
occurred
is that the tape has wrapped around the capstan. It will now resist all
attempts to open the cassette door and thus remove the tape. There is not
much else that can done, but destruction of the tape and tape shell. Be
VERY
careful when doing this. Then you will need to find out why the tape
jammed
in the first place. It was probably due to poor take up tension.

Thanks - I have already given up rescuing the tape. The problem is how
to get access, so I can cut away the tape without damaging parts of the
mechanism.

You are right emphasising the need to find out why the tape got stuck. I
already think I know why, it was an old cassette that ran very
erratically, and I failed to notice these warning signs before it got
jammed :-((

But again - any suggestions to how to open the cabinet?

**Not specifically, since I am unfamiliar with your deck. Destruction of the
tape and tape shell is the only rational method. How you go about this, is
up to you. I would really need to examine the machine to provide further
advice. THAT could be a very expensive proposition.


--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

Trevor Wilson wrote:

"ts" wrote in message
...
Trevor Wilson wrote:

"ts" wrote in message
...
Hi -

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]

But again - any suggestions to how to open the cabinet?

**Not specifically, since I am unfamiliar with your deck. Destruction of the
tape and tape shell is the only rational method. How you go about this, is
up to you. I would really need to examine the machine to provide further
advice. THAT could be a very expensive proposition.

Well, I suppose I could get a new deck for less than the transport cost
:-)

Thanks for replying anyway!
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T Sandvik // to send e-mail, remove vehicle

Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

ts wrote:
Hi -

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
Try to find a service manual, very often it has instructions to open the
deck.
Marco
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Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
that has chewed up a tape and left the door jammed in a half-open
position. On the chassis there are plenty of Allen plus some Phillips
screws, but I do not want to remove them without knowing which does what
- to avoid transforming a minor service job into a major
reassembly/calibration one.

Thus - any suggestions on how to open the cabinet to get access to the
tape transport mechanism?

I used to have one of those decks.

can you remove the cover from the door?
you can usually remove screws underneath and inside to loosen the transport.
If you can get the block back to the bottom by pressing stop and moving the
mechanism on with a small screwdriver - this may help.
I remember it was the capstan that was direct drive.

Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

Oddjob wrote:

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
. . . . .
Thus - any suggestions on how to open the cabinet to get access to the
tape transport mechanism?

I used to have one of those decks.

can you remove the cover from the door?

It doesn't look like that - the door cover is a massive metal plate
which I cannot see how is attached to the hinge mechanism.

On the other hand, the whole front of the deck is a solid metal plate
that looks like it is kept in place by four allen bolts facing the front
- I might try and loosen those

you can usually remove screws underneath and inside to loosen the transport.
If you can get the block back to the bottom by pressing stop and moving the
mechanism on with a small screwdriver - this may help.

There are several Phillips screws on the underside, but I'd like to know
what they keep in place before I remove them . . . .



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T Sandvik // to send e-mail, remove vehicle

Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

ts wrote:
Hi -

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
that has chewed up a tape and left the door jammed in a half-open
position. On the chassis there are plenty of Allen plus some Phillips
screws, but I do not want to remove them without knowing which does what
- to avoid transforming a minor service job into a major
reassembly/calibration one.

Thus - any suggestions on how to open the cabinet to get access to the
tape transport mechanism?


not familiar with this unit, but my usual method in this case is to
open up the main cabinet and rotate the capstan flywheel clockwise
(rear view) whilst gently pulling on the jammed cassette /door.
hopefully this may unravel some of the tape from the capstan and loosen
things up without the need for more complication....
-B.

Servicing TEAC cassette deck
 

b wrote:

ts wrote:
Hi -

anyone here experienced with TEAC cassette decks? I have a V-6030S[1]
that has chewed up a tape and left the door jammed in a half-open
position. On the chassis there are plenty of Allen plus some Phillips
screws, but I do not want to remove them without knowing which does what
- to avoid transforming a minor service job into a major
reassembly/calibration one.

Thus - any suggestions on how to open the cabinet to get access to the
tape transport mechanism?


not familiar with this unit, but my usual method in this case is to
open up the main cabinet and rotate the capstan flywheel clockwise
(rear view) whilst gently pulling on the jammed cassette /door.
hopefully this may unravel some of the tape from the capstan and loosen
things up without the need for more complication....
-B.

Sound advice - but this cassette deck has, according to the owner's
manual (NB not service manual) a drive unit suspended freely within the
cabinet, to avoid transferring vibrations from the chassis/motor unit.

There are lots of screws on the outside of the cabinet, but it is
difficult to know what they keep in pleace. Hence need for input on
that.

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T Sandvik // to send e-mail, remove vehicle