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The definitive guide, Recapping & Lubrication, (SONY) 800K 3.5"

Alex

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Here is what you can expect,
Video Chapters
0:00 — Intro
2:19 — Capacitor Locations
4:41 — Capacitor Replacement
14:18 — Microscope view
18:55 — Lifting head for cleaning
21:13 — Protective yellow plastic disk
22:37 — Metal Mounting Bracket
24:31 — Ribbon Cable Types (stripe color)
26:20 — Disk Ejection Woe
26:57 — Cleaning & Lube
30:11 — Sliding smooth with KURE 5-56 (WD-40)
34:22 — Plastic Gearbox Disassembly
37:43 — Gear that usually breaks
40:31 — Microscope view of Gears
47:06 — Head Assembly Removal for lubrication
52:02 — SuperLube Grease & Oil
1:00:51 — Gearbox Lube
1:01:16 — Mixing Grease & Oil
1:11:27 — Hot Glue on Bottom Plate of Gearbox
1:25:51 — Springs
1:26:23 — Final Testing
1:28:34 — Closing Words

Don't forget to check the show notes as well.

Cheers!

 
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