Repaired / Restored things
A list of things I have repaired or restored that I find interesting enough to show off.
- Sony Walkman WM-F35 from 1986 :
I've started listening to music on cassette tapes in big 2026, and I love the style of the Sony Walkman Sports series (especially yellow versions).
The problem is, it's really expensive and I don't want to spend 200€. Luckily, I found a beautiful WM-F35 for 35€, but obviously at that price it has several issues :
- The casing and the viewing window show significant wear- Batteries have leaked inside
- The audio doesn't work properly
Photos of the walkman before :
I cleaned everything with isopropyl alcohol, the battery contact spring was too badly eaten away by rust so I had to "recreate" a new one.
I replaced the belts, demagnetized the head, and touched up a few solder joints.
There is still some corrosion on the motor and a few other parts, but overall it shouldn't spread any further, and the Walkman is up and running again! :D
Once reassembled, I took the time to polish all the plastic and windows, and now I'm so happy with how incredible it looks, and I love to listen music on it.
