RF from Capstan Motor/Bearings might be an issue. Close proximity to playback head. I had to replace motor/bearings as last maintenance I did on the deck. A VTVM is what I use when tracing anything analog, along with a dual scope if needed. Sorry about the board tracing being in that condition...
Hi, Find attached Maint. Manual. Sweetbeats is on target with supply issues. It's really not that complicated. Transformer, Bridge Diodes, Resistors, Connectors all can be assumed to be solid. Caps are ALWAYS and issue. But of course you have other things to consider. I had to replace the...