If there's no movement of the tape in the device then check if the drive belt is OK and has not perished
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Check if the tape drive wheel turns if you press Play without a tape inserted
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If there's no movement of the tape drive wheel in the device then check if the drive belt is OK and has not perished.
Here's the ifixit [guide|1207] guide that will help.
If it is broken search online for ''Sony WF-FX20 drive belt'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
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Also once you get it working, it is a good idea to clean the tape heads and capstan etc using a [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/384309255056?chn=ps&_ul=AU&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=384309255056&targetid=&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070557&poi=&campaignid=15791083372&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9300816&merchantid=494516168&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzumnja6v-wIV6Z1LBR1vdQKuEAQYASABEgJpPfD_BwE|tape head cleaning cassette] (supplier example only) as this will improve the sound quality from the device in case the heads etc are dirty after a prolonged period of no use.
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Also once you get it working, it is a good idea to clean the tape heads and capstan etc using a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/384309255056?chn=ps&_ul=AU&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=384309255056&targetid=&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070557&poi=&campaignid=15791083372&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9300816&merchantid=494516168&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzumnja6v-wIV6Z1LBR1vdQKuEAQYASABEgJpPfD_BwE|tape head cleaning cassette] (supplier example only) as this will improve the sound quality from the device in case the heads etc are dirty after a prolonged period of no use.
Hi @justtryingtofix
If there's no movement of the tape in the device then check if the drive belt is OK and has not perished
Here's the ifixit [guide|1207] guide that will help.
If it is broken search online for ''Sony WF-FX20 drive belt'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
Also once you get it working, it is a good idea to clean the tape heads and capstan etc using a [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/384309255056?chn=ps&_ul=AU&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=384309255056&targetid=&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9070557&poi=&campaignid=15791083372&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9300816&merchantid=494516168&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzumnja6v-wIV6Z1LBR1vdQKuEAQYASABEgJpPfD_BwE|tape head cleaning cassette] (supplier example only) as this will improve the sound quality from the device in case the heads etc are dirty after a prolonged period of no use.