hitachi 8190e pause button

[retrohead]

well guys after recently aqquiring an 8190 off a mate of mine i have noticed that the eject button is stuck on,and whenever you try and play with it it seems to be 'connected' with the timer standby switch too-my mate says its probably just stuck fast with muck and crap in there-i wanted to ask on here before ripping into her as its my favourite box and dont want to risk dammaging her inside-what do you reckon it could be,and secondly is it an easy fix-im only fairly amateur when it comes to internal electronics.i believe the belts are going to need doing too-how easy are they on this model?all info will be greatly appreciated!

 

[retrohead]

MY FAULT ITS NOT THE EJECT BUTTON STUCK ON BUT THE PAUSE BUTTON-SORRY GUYS

 

[Northerner]

Does anyone know the answer to this as I've got exactly the same problem with the same model...the pause and the timer/standby buttons are stuck down. I had a look inside and I can't see what the solution is! Thanks

 

[Fatdog]

Most mechanical pause buttons are actuated by a spring and catch, much like a clicky ballpoint pen. I'd say open it up and get a better look, then report back.

 

[baddboybill]

Most mechanical pause buttons are actuated by a spring and catch, much like a clicky ballpoint pen. I'd say open it up and get a better look, then report back.

I agree, I've seen them pop off as they are only held in place with tension....


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[Northerner]

Thanks for the tips...had another look at mine and although initially it was jammed solid I just moved bits around until it released! A bit more jiggling and it moves freely. I did find a spring rattling around the bottom of the box and replaced it afterwards but it didn't seem to be related (though who knows). Think it was just jammed, though when I got this box it still had its rotting batteries in it which had made a right mess so not surprising things weren't running smoothly!...good job it was cheap