I examined the fader on my Beocord 5000 (4715) tape deck and discovered significant corrosion on the Fade In and Fade Out button contacts, preventing them from making a connection. Using DeoxIT D100 applied to a strip of paper, I cleaned the contact pads while pressing the buttons. This successfully removed the corrosion, evidenced by black streaks on the paper. I repeated this process on the remaining buttons, restoring the deck’s responsiveness to a like-new condition.

Encouraged by the progress, I decided to reassemble the deck but needed to reattach a loose veneer piece on one of the wooden panels. I carefully applied wood glue between the veneer and particle board using a thin needle, minimizing the need to bend the veneer. To protect the wood from the clamps during the gluing process, I used cardboard pads covered with transparent foil pieces to prevent accidental adhesion. Here are some images of this process:

With the veneer secured, I reassembled the BC5000 and connected it to the Beomaster 6000 for an initial test using the Beogram 4004 turntable. I chose to record Miles Davis’ “Water Babies,” a favorite from my vinyl collection. The recording process went smoothly, resulting in a high-quality recording closely resembling the source material. I have yet to experience any issues with the dual capstan mechanism, and the recordings are consistently good. Below are several photos and a GIF showcasing the setup during the recording process:

And a slightly shaky GIF of the entire setup during recording: