Customer Was Thrilled To Get Back This Lovely Cassette Radio Sony CFM-D1J
You might wonder why such a caption for a Radio Cassette Corder! It belonged to a very famous social personality, a humble retired Teacher, a Story Writer for Films and was brought to me through one of my regular customers, who was very intimate to him. The Radio was being used by the customer’s wife and it stopped working after not using it for a long time and though he tried to get it serviced, many technicians declined to accept it.
That’s how he stumbled upon me because of a casual exchange of niceties between these two friends! I could read a sort of relief when I said that it could be brought back to working condition and I had all the spares required for such sets.
The set was opened and subjected to thorough cleaning and dismantled totally.
Then I lubricated all the controls and switches. On applying power, I could listen to the Radio working very well. What might have gone wrong then? The switches had collected dust and fungus as the set was left unused for a long time. So, just normal cleaning helped it return back to working condition. After this, I did a thorough retouch of the board and cleaned it thoroughly using IPA. Assembled the set back and allowed it to run for a couple of days both as Radio and Cassette player.
It worked splendidly, bringing satisfaction to get collected. I also cleaned and polished the cabinet well. Unfortunately, I forgot to click the finished set! The customer was overwhelmed and relieved to get back the set in working condition and his wife joined him too.
This article was prepared for you by Parasuraman Subramanian from India. He is 74 years old and has more than 30 years’ experience in handling antique equipment like Valve Radio, Amps, Reel Tape Recorders and currently studying latest tech-classes conducted by Kerala State Electronics Technicians’ Association. He has done graduation in BBA degree, private diploma in Radio Engineering and retired as MD of a USA company. Presently working as Consultant to Hospital and other institutions.
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Waleed Rishmawi
January 6, 2024 at 1:55 pm
The right man for such repair job and of course as expected, a full professional restoration and repair success. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day.
Parasuraman S
January 6, 2024 at 4:49 pm
Many thanks for your encouraging comments, dear friend!
Babu M S
January 6, 2024 at 4:34 pm
The right man for right job is proved.your skill is made to make happy a retired teacher and his wife. thank you very much for sharing.
Parasuraman S
January 7, 2024 at 10:59 am
This type of customer satisfaction is what drives us! Many thanks for your comments and encouragement!
Albert van Bemmelen
January 6, 2024 at 4:54 pm
Dust, fungus and do not forget some rust do not stop you from fixing even the most difficult defect electronic sets back in to excellent working condition!
Parasuraman S
January 7, 2024 at 11:03 am
In a way, all these are our agents, without which a set is not likely to visit us! We have to be thankful for them! Lizards, cockroaches, insects, rats, even snakes sometimes are all our agents, apart from the Electricity Board through surges and spikes, and weather through lightning, dampness etc.! (LOL) Many thanks for your expert comments and observation!
Yogesh Panchal
January 6, 2024 at 5:56 pm
Old stuff still works well if maintained it properly.
Good job! Sir
Parasuraman S
January 7, 2024 at 11:05 am
Yes, because of its quality, which is missing nowadays. Now, sets are manufactured only to last for 3 to 5 years, after which it will become defective and spare parts would have already become obsolete! Even most of the availabe spare parts are spurious making things very difficult for technicians like us. Many thanks, dear!
Mark
January 7, 2024 at 1:21 pm
Dust and lack of maintenance can account for quite a number of needed repairs.
Thanks for sharing Parasuraman!
Parasuraman S
January 7, 2024 at 8:12 pm
Yes, very true! They are our indirect canvassers! (LOL)