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The power supply board (located on the left side of the chassis) is prone to Nichicon capacitor leakage after 20+ years. The schematics in the manual list every capacitor value (e.g., 4700uF 16V, 100uF 35V) so you can perform a full recap with modern, high-impedance audio-grade capacitors. Tascam Cd-401 Mkii Service Manual
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Clean old grease and dirt from the tray mechanism and re-lubricate using plastic-safe lubricant. 2. "Disc Read Error" or Skipping The schematics in the manual list every capacitor value (e