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This is a
question we receive from time to time. The platter will need to be removed when changing a
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belt or
relubricating your turntable. |
Dual
turntables use one of three methods for removing the platter from the top of the
turntable. |
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Method 1(600 series 606 etc, CS-5000.) |
Just pull
the platter straight up while using equal force on both sides of the platter. The spindle
is part |
of the
motor and you don't want to remove it. |
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Method 2 (1000 and 1200 series) |
Remove the
center spindle and then remove the "C" clip from around the center post of the
platter and |
pull the
platter straight up. |
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Method 3 (502, 504, etc.) |
The
"Locking Bar" method. First remove the rubber mat on the top of the
platter. Then turn the platter |
clockwise
until you see through the holes in the platter just in front of the motor
(left side) and at right |
angles to the tone arm a small (usually brass) screw. Loosen this screw slightly (do not remove). This |
will
release the "locking bar mechanism" from the platter spindle. You will then be
able to remove the |
platter by
lifting it straight up. |
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Method
4 (CS2210, CS2215, etc.) |
This is the "spring clip" method. Remove the
rubber mat from the platter. You will then observe a spring clip |
about 1 inch long on both sides of the center spindle. This
looks similar to a pape clip. Now spread the clip |
apart
and the platter will lift right off the turntable. |
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If
the platter has been on the turntable for a long time, it may need
"encouragement" to come off. A few |
gentle taps with a hammer to the center of the platter should free it. But first put
something on top of |
the platter to prevent damage. |