Sony CFS-204 Radio Cassette-Corder Volume Knob Replacement

Written By: Brittany Patterson
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Sony CFS-204 Radio Cassette-Corder Volume Knob Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

30 - 45 minutes

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to access the TONE knob or VOLUME knob and replace it.

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    • Press down on the two tabs at the top of the door.

    • Rotate the door away from the radio, towards you.

    • Lift the door out of the three smaller tabs on the bottom.

    • Ensure the radio is turned off to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

    • The battery compartment door is not shown.

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    • Push the batteries against the spring and pull out using your finger to remove them.

    • To insert the new batteries, push the negative end of the 1st battery against a spring and follow the diagram pictured to insert the batteries in the correct orientation.

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    • Remove the 6 screws (30 mm in length) with the Phillips #2 Screwdriver from the large holes marked by arrows on the radio.

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    • Press the EJECT button to open the cassette deck.

    • Pressing this button is required to allow the front face to separate from the case.

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    • Grasp the radio from the front and back halves and gently pull apart to separate them.

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    • Pull the white plug out from the red outlet in the Orange circuit board in the back face of the casing.

    • Take care not to break the red outlet off the circuit board.

    • The front and back portions of the casing are now separated from each other.

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    • Push upwards against bottom edge of the knob connection with a flat head screwdriver until the knob pops off.

    • You may wish to hold on to the knob so you don't lose it!

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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