Panasonic SG-J555 repairs?

[Hajidub]

In touch with a seller that has one for $50. He states the cassette and TT doesn't work due to "needs cleaning." I told him that's BS, probably needs new belts. Has anyone refurbed one of these, are belts available, and how difficult is it? I work on electronics, but am very unfamiliar with this machine. Thanks.

 

[hopey]

They are unique although pretty ordinary sound. Usually the Slide pots are stuffed so you need to remove them from the PCB and clean the internal contacts. Tape deck is easy to replace belts. I don't recall a belt on the TT.

 

[Hajidub]

They are unique although pretty ordinary sound. Usually the Slide pots are stuffed so you need to remove them from the PCB and clean the internal contacts. Tape deck is easy to replace belts. I don't recall a belt on the TT.

Seller just added that both tape and record player doesn't work. Asked for details, but he responded they don't work. I researched and the tape is probably a belt, but sellers description for the TT portion is too vague. Just not sure this unit is worth the effort.