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You may have an issue with the cassette deck on your Sony LBT-D550. The cassette deck uses a belt drive system to operate the cassette mechanism; if belts are broken, it can cause the deck to malfunction.
All the belts may have failed at the same time, but it's also possible that there is another issue causing the problem. Some possible causes of a cassette deck malfunction include:
A problem with the cassette mechanism itself, such as a jammed cassette or worn-out gears.
A problem with the cassette deck's motor, which a malfunctioning capacitor or other components could cause.
A problem with the cassette deck's control board, which a malfunctioning switch or other components could cause.
To determine the cause of the problem, a professional technician should look at the cassette deck.
Hi, there
Since your unit has a CD player, the problem with both the turntable and cassette deck is probably due to the rubber belts that turn both mechanisms losing elasticity or have broken over time (or in the worst case scenario, turned to goo). I don't know your model manufacturer, but turntables often have a clip, or some sort of apparatus, that you can remove to lift the turntable platter up and off. If you can do that, you will be able to see what shape the turntable belt is in. For the cassette deck, more intricate disassembly is required. Replacement belts for both can often be found on eBay or other online sources.I found a video for an ion turntable that might have a similar belt system.
Below is a link for the service manual! The cassette dismantle is on page 9. from what I see there is a plate that covers access to the belts, that is if Your lucky! the plate is shown in the first picture on page 9, sorry I have worked on other brands, and some of them You have to do a lot of dismantling to even get to belts! Hope this helps You! Regards! Sony HCD A295 HCD D550 LBT A295 LBT D550 Service Manual
sounds like a belt slipping try renewing them they are fairly cheap to replace.sony tend to be very reliable but this is quite an old item now and belts degrade with time and use.farr64
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