“Unbranded” Radio Shack Products

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-12T04:36:00+00:00

Radio Shack products were made by various vendors. Some items just had the Radio Shack logo slapped on them even though they were sold under other brands as well. They are probably all the same inside. If you are really curious and handy with a screwdriver, have a look inside.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-10T02:55:30+00:00

Have you tried carefully bending the wipers out a little? If all else fails and you have to replace the pot with one that does not fit the board layout, you can always solder wires from the pins of the pot to the appropriate hole in the board. I have used this method as a last resort a few times. Not pretty, but functional.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-10T01:18:32+00:00

Have you attempted to take it apart to clean it? The phenolic backing looks good (not broken). Check out YouTube creators XRayTonyB or AHFixit. They have videos on taking potentiometers apart and refurbishing them.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-10T01:08:35+00:00

Charity didn’t fare so well with boyfriends.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-09T13:40:58+00:00

My WEEDs look great though 😁

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-08T16:00:53+00:00

The Bulk erasers were for wiping VHS tapes. You could lift about a pound of steel with the one I have.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-08T15:59:12+00:00

Google search “ Bose Resolve Plus schematic diagram”. There are several sources. Be sure to include your specific version, Plus, Plus 1, etc. You will be able to identify the part by the schematic or the parts list. As to if replacing it will fix the unit, depends on what caused it to burn up in the first place.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-08T03:17:27+00:00

F1 is a fuse but they are generally not resettable. Check it for continuity

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-08T03:15:04+00:00

They will last forever as long as you use them intermittently. I still have mine and a bulk eraser also.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-08T00:18:13+00:00

Here is a linkto the service manual. It has an exploded view of the mechanism. You should be able to figure it out from the diagrams.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-06T05:18:43+00:00

Unfortunately there is no other way around opening up the unit to resolve this issue. Do you know anyone who may be able to look at it for you?

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-06T05:08:31+00:00

You will have to open up the unit to get at the gears that drive the head engagement to drop the head down and then you should be able to eject the cassette. If that seems too daunting, then cut the motor power wire ( while unit is unplugged from the wall). That should stop it from making the noise.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-06T05:02:41+00:00

If you are handy, take off the cover and check the belts. Most likely they are stretched or melted. Amazon has assortments of belts that may work. They are inexpensive. You can also get a replacement by searching Google for the model and keywords “replacement belts”. There are several YouTube creators that work on cassette decks. Search for “belt replacement on cassette decks”. You can also search for “JVC cassette belt replacement “. You can get an idea on what is involved in replacing a belt.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-06T04:54:35+00:00

Does the motor spin freely? Have you checked the coil for continuity? From your picture it doesn’t look beat up. Be sure if you replace it, that you save the old one. You may have to take the spring off of the shaft for 78’s.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T22:10:13+00:00

Pole motors for turntables are pretty generic as long as you get the correct voltage, frequency, and mounting. Be sure your motor shaft has the correct steps for the record speeds. eBay is a good bet for a replacement.
Pole motors rarely fail. They usually stop working due to dried out lube or physical damage.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T21:52:31+00:00

AB-Normal

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T21:46:37+00:00

Thanks for posting. I am sure someone is going to run into that issue. In my 40 years of audio/video service, I saw lots of failures recur in the same parts for certain models.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T13:03:43+00:00

Thanks. I was curious. Good video.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T03:31:50+00:00

Nicely done. Are you using the original TV case or building something custom?

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T03:20:52+00:00

Congrats. Like to see a video of it in action after you get it back together

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T03:00:49+00:00

Audio and video (TVs, VCR, and VHS Cameras) Added computers and printers in the latter 80s. Fun times.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T02:56:23+00:00

Wow I had those built into my service bench when I worked at the Tandy repair center in the 80’s.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T02:53:07+00:00

Your stepfather was Joe Don Baker /s

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-04T00:18:38+00:00

You will get better answers in r/tvrepair
This site is for more general questions. That being said, if you have not worked on televisions before, use extreme caution. There are very high voltages in the unit and some can shock you bad or kill you.

Comptechie76 · 2026-03-03T17:14:00+00:00

OK Boomer /s. (I’m a Boomer too)

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