Dave Poo 2 | Servicing a C64 Datassette @DavePoo2 | Uploaded September 2022 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
In this video, I see if I can get my old Commodore C64 Datassette (1530 C2N) to load cassettes any better.

Links:
zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/schematics/datassette/c2n.gif - C2N DataSheet
alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/40200/SANYO/LA6324.html - OpAmp DataSheet
youtu.be/pVm6XURhmWo - Commodore 64 - How I Service the 1530 C2N Datassette (Tape Deck).
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Commodore_64_loading.PNG - C64 Loading Picture
youtube.com/channel/UCuEqWtqgdGit-YzTunwajNw - Lochmarne Goat YouTube channel

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:12 eBay spares unit
4:13 What could go wrong?
6:48 Cleaning Pinch Roller
9:21 Testing Nemesis
10:48 Belt Replacement
12:38 Testing
13:57 Getting the Board out
16:14 Recapping
20:12 Testing again
23:44 Wrong cap!
25:44 Testing again
27:00 Wheels cleaned
27:38 Head Alignment
33:11 Winter Games Cassette
34:20 Testing eBay Spares Drive
34:46 Sanity Check Good Drive
35:10 Bonus Service to Good Drive
37:27 Playing Some Games