Re: [ARSCLIST] Audio cassette woes

["Peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike:

Try taking the cassette apart again and check the small plastic posts inside
the cassette right before the guides at each front corner.  (these are the
small, set posts that the back of the tape contacts before it wraps around
the guides and exits the cassette). Is there any debris buildup or
discoloration on the posts?

Peter Brothers

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> [mailto:ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Mike Richter
> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 6:22 PM
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> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Audio cassette woes
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> At 10:06 AM 4/26/2005 +1200, Nigel Champion (ARTS ANT) wrote:
> >Just a thought....  the tape is pushed against a felt pad inside the
> >shell during playback/record only but these pads can deteriorate over
> >time. The pads collect any deposits or muck off the back of the tape.
> >
> >Are you using a new felt pad when you transfer it to a new shell?  Even
> >unused pads can deteriorate in storage!
>
> A noble suggestion, but
> 1. Yes, it's a new pad in a new shell.
> 2. Old and new pads are in fine shape.
>
> Before someone asks: Yes, all drives play other tapes without trouble.
>
> Mike
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