how to fix a vintage record player?

3 Responses to “how to fix a vintage record player?”

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   #1
   Guru
   December 12th, 2009 2:52 am

   all you need are some VINTAGE tools.

   but seriously….Often the platter just comes straight up and off its spindle. The belt is long and runs to a small pulley off to the side. IF it is a direct drive (not likely) then there is no belt, obviously.

   Motors rarely go bad, especially a low RPM motor like that. I would look at a fuse or just a wire that has come loose.

   Good luck with your record player. I LOVE listening to vinyl..
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   #2
   ♥Meme♥[loveshim]
   December 12th, 2009 3:41 am

   im not sure but if it is old you can always replace it with a modern look alike at target there’s a radio/cd player that looks like a vintage record player
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   #3
   William W
   December 12th, 2009 4:09 am

   If it’s a power issue, check the cord & especially the AC switch.

   If the motor doesn’t run, the bearings may need cleaning & oiling.

   If the motor runs, then the probable cause is a dried out rubber idler wheel which connects the motor shaft to the turntable rim; this is the most likely & most common cause.
   Replace it if you can, otherwise roughening it up with fine sandpaper often does the trick.
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