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What you need is the exploded parts diagram which is usually included in the 
service manual. You might call up local repair shops in your area if you 
can't locate on the web.

I'm not dissing you in any way, but this is a good example for anyone who 
disassembles anything. Always note carefully how each part you remove is 
installed. If there are a lot of different pieces it is well worth the time 
to write down notes.

I have done the same thing. This is how I learned also. One of the common 
things I have done is to remove all the screws from a case, only to notice 
later that 2 of them are different, and must be replaced properly. I have 
seen items damaged because too long of a screw was put into the wrong place.

Good luck. I have an old Akai GX-280D reel to reel service manual but 
probably no help to you. Best of luck. Scott

"Willem Hansel" <diebombeausdemwesten@freenet.de> wrote in message 
news:441e6dba$0$21655$9b4e6d93@newsread2.arcor-online.net...
> Hi,
>
> I own a AKAI GX-W cassette deck. I had to replace the front panel. 
> Therefore
> I had to demount the cover where the cassette is loaded. Its construction
> makes use of a spring to open the cassette tray. Finally I have detached 
> the
> tray and the spring jumped out. Now I have some individual parts and don't
> know how to build it together again. I don't even know where the spring 
> for
> the opening mechanism was located. Any help is appreciated. I don't know 
> if
> this information is contained in the so-called service manuals but maybe
> it's worth a try. Does anybody know where I can get a service manual for 
> the
> GX-W45?
>
> Best regards,    Willem
>