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A significant discovery was a missing screw located at the bottom of a relay that controls the clutch mechanism. This relay is crucial for the tape recorder's operation, linking mechanical motion with electronic control. The absence of this screw is suspected to be a key factor in the device's malfunctioning. It is theorized that someone might have deliberately or accidentally removed it long ago—perhaps to disable recording functions or to prevent damage—though the exact motive remains uncertain.