YES! Regardless of the specs, I've always found the PC-X100 to have the most bombastic bass response of any I've heard (you'd think the 300 or 500 would beat it, but they just don't). You're right, though - they're all a little different. I think the PC-Y555 has a similar sound to the 100...but nothing is quite like the 100. I've never had the chance to own or work on a V2, but I agree with you: it's really something special.
JVC PC-X130 Display Lamp Replacement?
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Hello,
I know nothing about boomboxes but have just acquired from my local Goodwill a JVC RC-X130. The CD function does not work but the radio and cassette are great!. This prompted me to join boomboxery. Here is a link to the first message I posted: https://www.boomboxery.com/forum/search/596628/.
As you seem to be an expert on these JVC boxes can you please advise me of how to get access to the CD drive. The only screws I see are 4 behind each speaker. Those do not seem to be what I need and in any case are not very easy to get a long screwdriver on.
I hear no sounds at all when I hit the Play button for the CD drive and the CD does not spin at all. So I am guessing that there is a problem with the motor(s) or their power supply. Am I on the right lines?
Greetings! So, I have never repaired this unit in particular, but I did some sleuthing to find a photo that showed the back of the unit. I realize that the photo cuts off the left side, but it sounds like you already found those two screws. When I'm looking at this one, based on the units I've repaired, I see 15 spots where there could be screws to get the case open. Use a flashlight, if you can, and check all of these indents for elusive screws. If that doesn't help, then open the cassette door, and see if there are any screws. There also may be one hiding in the CD section, if you open the door...but that probably won't help with the outer-case. I hope this helps! Let me know what you find, and we'll go from there!
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Well, firstly, thank you ever so much for your detailed reply. I have been unwell for the past few days and have not really been checking in to the Boomboxery website.
I just had another look at the recesses that you highlighted. I used my Magnalite LED flashlight to allow me to peer down the recesses or "wells". Again, I do not see likely candidates for gaining entry. (I know I MUST be missing something ). The four recesses each side behind the speakers have cross-head screws and perhaps they ARE the points of entry. However, I don't yet have the right size of screwdriver to give them a try. I will need a long driver with a narrow handle and the only one that I have right now that reaches the crews is not engaging properly with the screws and I am scared of damaging them. The two recesses you marked near the handle do not lead to screws. Of the five "lower" recesses four of them have metal features at the bottom that do not resemble screws, having neither "crosses" or "slots". The last recess DOES have a cross-head screw at the bottom but......a SINGLE screw....... There MUST be others somewhere that I am missing.
My plan at the moment is to order a Service Manual for the boom-box on a vendor site I found on ebay.
He or she is not available for a week or so so I shall order the Service Manual later. I shall also HAVE TO get a suitable screwdriver. Maybe the Manual will guide me to the right size.
Update: I forgot to add that when I select Cd as the function to use "Cd" is then shown on the CD LCD screen. When I insert a CD into the drive and close the lid the didplay does not change. This seems to me to signify that the box does not KNOW that I have closed the lid. To me that suggests a switch, possibly a leaf-switch (see, I am learning ), is not working correctly. It's just my ten-cent's worth.
I just had another look at the recesses that you highlighted. I used my Magnalite LED flashlight to allow me to peer down the recesses or "wells". Again, I do not see likely candidates for gaining entry. (I know I MUST be missing something ). The four recesses each side behind the speakers have cross-head screws and perhaps they ARE the points of entry. However, I don't yet have the right size of screwdriver to give them a try. I will need a long driver with a narrow handle and the only one that I have right now that reaches the crews is not engaging properly with the screws and I am scared of damaging them. The two recesses you marked near the handle do not lead to screws. Of the five "lower" recesses four of them have metal features at the bottom that do not resemble screws, having neither "crosses" or "slots". The last recess DOES have a cross-head screw at the bottom but......a SINGLE screw....... There MUST be others somewhere that I am missing.
My plan at the moment is to order a Service Manual for the boom-box on a vendor site I found on ebay.
JVC RC-X310 Portable Radio Service Manual *Original* | eBay
Original Manual / Copy: Original.
www.ebay.com
Update: I forgot to add that when I select Cd as the function to use "Cd" is then shown on the CD LCD screen. When I insert a CD into the drive and close the lid the didplay does not change. This seems to me to signify that the box does not KNOW that I have closed the lid. To me that suggests a switch, possibly a leaf-switch (see, I am learning ), is not working correctly. It's just my ten-cent's worth.
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