Looking to replace DC barrel connector -

Paulieb 26

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Hello: I have my 1982 PC-5 which is in decent shape. Sadly the tape deck isn’t working but otherwise still has good sound via Aux hookups for IPhone, Walkman cd player. So despite its age, I still love using it in the garage or when tailgating. One of the DC barrel connector cables has broken, the wire detached from the connector. ( See photos) Does anyone have an extra one available or idea on how to fix it? The connectors are Power out to power in ( 12v) with one connector plugging into the tuner larger than the other connector.
Thank you,
Paul
 

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Tinman

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Yeah, that thing has seen better days.
If you want to try and repair that one, I'd try cutting off the jacket material on the plug.
You might be able to strip and solder the wire back on.
Otherwise you can see if you can find a replacement plug head somewhere online.
The cassette player might just need some new belts.
 
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Paulieb 26

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Yeah, that thing has seen better days.
If you want to try and repair that one, I'd try cutting off the jacket material on the plug.
You might be able to strip and solder the wire back on.
Otherwise you can see if you can find a replacement plug head somewhere online.
The cassette player might just need some new belts.
Thank you. Yes it has! I’ll be trying the repair route. Appreciate the reply , advice.
 

Paulieb 26

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Thank you. Yes it has! I’ll be trying the repair route. Appreciate the reply , advice.
Update: I was able to strip off the jack material on the plug to access the wires. Very delicate as they are very thin and needed to strip the insulation not a lot left of the black wire but got them spliced // reconnected.Took the cover off an old AV jack and constructed a new cover for the jack, plugged in and it worked! Not the best at DIY especially with smaller items, delicate wires, so am pretty stoked I actually got it done!