Sony ZS-RS60BT AM ferrite bar antenna Replacement

Maneuver the FM telescoping antenna out of the way and lift up the carrying handle to reveal five Philips size 1 screws, circled in red.

Stow away the FM telescoping antenna and lower the carrying handle. Rotate the boombox such that the front is facing you, then open the CD lid. Remove the two Philips size 1 screws, circled in red.

Gently lift the top half of the boombox straight up. There are a total of three connectors that need to be disconnected.

First, disconnect the flat flex cable just below the volume adjustment buttons.

Then, disconnect the two CD mechanism connectors from the main board.

Set aside the top section in a secure area.

Rotate the boombox such that the rear is facing toward you. The AM ferrite bar antenna will be on the right side.

Disconnect the flat flex cable from the AM ferrite antenna board.

Then, unscrew the two Philips size 1 screws that hold it in place.

You can now repair or replace the AM ferrite bar antenna.