JVC PC-X130 Display Lamp Replacement?

[tisaperfectdayelise]

Superb collection!

I've almost had the chance to take them all apart with the 3D Hyper Bass, but the PC-X100 is quite incredible in its bass response!

Each model is slightly different.

The PC-V2 is still exceptional for 1987! The sound is truly amazing, with the CD player being superbly filtered, and the radio and cassette player are superb in both playback and copying. However, it's difficult to repair in order to access the internal components!

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.

 

[I_Try]

Just an update, in case it means anything to anybody later: JVC Accessory Store (jvcpartsstore.com) has still not yet fulfilled my order. I received confirmation, but nothing since. Still keeping my fingers that the parts still exist, but not counting on it.
The lamp in question, though, started working again, intermittently. I removed both lamps (they twist off the back of the LCD/Operation P.C. Board) and applied some DeoxIT D100L (the viscous, red stuff) to the contact points. Now, both lamps are working consistently.
I replaced the RW/FF belts and carefully cleaned off all of the residual belt goo from the mechanism. The speed is dead on and constant with the original capstan belts (I thoroughly cleaned them and the pulleys then used a test tape to confirm speed), but the auto stop was clicking, intermittently, during playback (on whatever deck wasn't in play mode). I regreased the autostop gears on both sides and haven't heard the click since (keeping fingers crossed on it'll stay quiet).
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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?