How to Replace the Belts on a Sony TC-WR535 Dual Cassette Deck

If you own a TC-WR535 which cassette decks won't open anymore, it's probably because the belts of the motor are in bad shape. I'm now gonna show you how to replace them.

Step 1: Tools You Will Need

These are the tools you will need:
a container for the screws so you don't lose them
screwdrivers
replacement belts (2 for each deck, so a whole replacement set contains 4 belts, 2 small ones and 2 larger ones)

Step 2: Unscrew Part 1

Unscrew the 5 screws shown on the picture

Step 3: Unscrew Part 2

Unscrew the 5 screws on the bottom of the WR535

Step 4: Inside the TC-WR535

Now remove top part of the case and you'll see the guts of your cassette deck.
Remove the four flat cables (one on each deck, one small and one big in the middle)

Step 5: Pull Off the Front

Now gently pull of the front

Step 6: The Belts

These are the two belts we want to replace

Step 7: Unscrew the 2 Tiny Screws

Unscrew the 2 tiny screws on the deck on which you like to replace the belts

Step 8: Final Step

Now remove the top part of the deck, replace the belts and then reassemble.