Many have offered guidance on how to remove a stuck cassette/door. But if the door is stuck, how do you remove the door in order to access the drive belt?

I have an Aiwa CX-NAJ20.

Louise, March 2006

I've seen where you are supposed to access the tape mechanism, likely by removing some of the case...a real pain, but necessary, and turn the flywheel connected to the capstan a bit, so the normal release mechanism will function. Do not FORCE the door open! This my second AIWA recorder plagued with this problem....I will buy NO MORE Aiwa equipment!!!!

Dave, April 2006