I have an old record player, but when i plug it in the turntable doesn’t spin. How do I get it to work?

10 Responses to “I have an old record player, but when i plug it in the turntable doesn’t spin. How do I get it to work?”

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   Enigma
   February 21st, 2010 6:41 pm

   Check the band that makes it turn, maybe dislodged or broken
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   MANCUNIAN,TAXI DRIVER.
   February 21st, 2010 6:57 pm

   Check under the turntable and see if the drive belt has come loose or snapped you should be able to pick one up easily from any curries shop
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   bob
   February 21st, 2010 7:34 pm

   check running belt under turntable might need replacing
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   Dodie
   February 21st, 2010 7:45 pm

   Try pulling the arm back away from the record, that should make the turntable go round.

   Also to make it stop lift the arm off the record and push towards the middle.

   Gosh I feel old now! Memories……………………………
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   Anon e Mouse
   February 21st, 2010 8:10 pm

   I had a similar problem. It was my Mother’s old record player. The repairman said it would cost more to fix it than to purchase a new one for less than $100, so I just trashed the unit.
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   PHIL W
   February 21st, 2010 8:59 pm

   if the belt is on and it doesnt work then its the motor I’m afraid
   worn out worn out motors are normally caused by having the turntable activated and the stylus arm locked down so the table immobile but still swiched on a new motor is needed
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   Doctor John
   February 21st, 2010 9:29 pm

   Anon e Mouse

   Where on earth can you buy a turntable for £100; even the cheap and nasty ones are £500 +
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   paulrb8
   February 21st, 2010 10:19 pm

   check the drive belt, and the safety screws, which you use to lock the turntable down to avoid damage…..
   undo the ‘cir-clip’ and look under the platter
   not forgetting you can get a new bush mtt1, which has won many awards, (what hifi 5*) from Argos for about £50….
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   Roamer 2
   February 21st, 2010 10:42 pm

   Try lifting the arm and swinging it up and back.
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    #10
    one2come2
    February 21st, 2010 11:10 pm

    your taste in music is probably not the best coz i mean if an old record player does not respond, Well you know the rest.
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