I have a D-88 that has trouble with the first track of most cd's, It usually starts in the middle of the first track and skips a bit.  It doesn't have any issues with the other tracks and finds them quickly.  do you have any recommendations?

Excellent!  I love the fact that you shared this and included so much detail.  You have repaired a Sony D-555 and D-515 for me.  You do incredible work.  BTW, I have more Discman batteries to send you if you still need them.

I recently sent a Sony Discman D-515 to Kaosun for repair.  The volume level on it was very low at max level.  I'm posting my experience here, because I know how difficult it is to find reliable and trusted sources for repairing these vintage players.    I can say that I am extremely pleased...

I have a D515 that needs to have the capacitors replaced.  Does anyone know which ones I need and how many of each? 

Do you have the service manual for a Sony Discman D-303 that you could email me?

I have recently purchased a Discman D-303 that I think the electrolytic caps need replacing.  Is this unit worth the repair effort? 1. how difficult is this if you know how to solder? 2. what caps should I replace them with?  any recommendations? 3. how many are there?  I've read elsewhere...