Also, why does old battery gunk have to look like earwax... ๐
Once you get the battery working, check how the belt is. Hopefully it's easy to change.
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What's wrong with it / what are you having trouble with?
Kinda hard to offer advice without knowing what the difficulty is.
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White vinegar is better than alcohol for cleaning battery corrosion. Battery acid is actually a base, so the acidic vinegar neutralizes it.
Another thing worth noting is that these things usually have a screw somewhere that adjusts playback speed. Though, it doesn't always look like a screw. You may find that you have to adjust it after you get the new belt.
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Vinegar, then isopropyl to clean the battery contacts.
And I'll bet it needs a new belt.
Lots of people on YouTube doing these kinds of repairs. Techmoan, msmadlemon, etc.
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I mean, only one ear working is what makes a walkman a walkman.
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