Record button is stuck and cannot be pushed down.

If the REC button doesn't go down, the cassette might be right protected. There are blank tapes available at a lot of stores.

Just press the record button. Also make sure the cassette is not write protected.

Are you using a new cassette???? Check to see if the tab is missing on top of the tape.....If it is put tape over it

check to make sure the tab on the cassette is not on, as if it is, it will prevent the record button from being pushed down , thus avoiding overwriting the cassette.
If thats not the case then the record mechanism is damaged inside the cassette caddy.

Make sure the tape you are trying to record to is not restricted (unrecordable or pre-recorded). You can look at the tabs on the top narrow band and if they are punched out the tape will not accept recorded material. (you can put scotch tape over the hole and still record but only if you are desparate!)

This is normal if the cassette tape has a broken tab. Try a different cassette or inspect the cassette to ensure that the write protect tab is not removed. where to look? On the cassette opposite side to where the tape is there are two possible places, each on the side of the cassette case. The broken tab is a feature that prevents accidental recording over an existing program. It also stops the record button from being pushed. The tab is a plastic part that is easy to break with a pen tip.

Try press Rewind & Record and if does not erase I recommend to get a tape eraser from tvps

Hi and welcome to FixYa,

Almost always, the reason for the 'Record' button will not "push down" is because the record tab of the the cassette has been removed. There are 2 of these tabs on both ends of the rear of the cassette tape. If they have been broken off, there would be 2 square holes. A workaround is to cover these holes with tape. Of course it is also possible that the metal tab pressing on these tabs are out of alignment (least likely).

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Hi,
i find user manual for your recorder, download manual from the link>>

http://www.usersmanualguide.com/sony/voice_recorders/tcm-150

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