04-13-2022, 08:17 PM
Hi Pete, There should be no issue in removing the changer from the cabinet. The main thing to be concerned about is to not damage the tone arm, spindle or "Shelf" (the pedestal that supports the edge of the records). I can't remember how this was mounted (I had one as a 13 year old kid but that was more than 50 years ago) Most slightly newer turntables and changers are spring mounted with some sort of clip and washer assembly at the end of either 2 or 3 screws. When the phonograph or radio / phono was shipped, these screws were turned full CCW (counterclockwise), pulling the washer / clip up against the bottom of the mounting board, compressing the springs and preventing the changer from bouncing around and getting damaged. The installer would turn the screws full CW (clockwise),
allowing the changer to "float". From the pictures in the manual link that Ron Ramirez provided, it appears that the changer is mounted in this manner
Try the following:
If this is a tabletop unit, remove the lid, remove the cartridge to prevent damage and tie down the tonearm if it has no clip to hold it on a post. Verify that the platter is retained by a C Clip by attempting to lift it. It should stay in place. Find a large box, turn the entire cabinet upside down so that the changer is supported by the open box. Remove the bottom cover of the phono or radio / phono and observe the 3 screws described above. Remove the clips (If they are the "flip up" variety, then flip them up. Disconnect the cabling (there are usually plugs), and lift the cabinet off. If this is a console and not a table model, then work from the underside to remove it.
In all of the above operations, take care to not bend the spindle. When working on the underside, lay the unit upside down in a box large enough to protect the topside parts. Alternately, make a jig to hold the unit. Several ideas have appeared in the Phorum for large radio and TV Chassis.
Good Luck!
John "MrFixr55"
allowing the changer to "float". From the pictures in the manual link that Ron Ramirez provided, it appears that the changer is mounted in this manner
Try the following:
If this is a tabletop unit, remove the lid, remove the cartridge to prevent damage and tie down the tonearm if it has no clip to hold it on a post. Verify that the platter is retained by a C Clip by attempting to lift it. It should stay in place. Find a large box, turn the entire cabinet upside down so that the changer is supported by the open box. Remove the bottom cover of the phono or radio / phono and observe the 3 screws described above. Remove the clips (If they are the "flip up" variety, then flip them up. Disconnect the cabling (there are usually plugs), and lift the cabinet off. If this is a console and not a table model, then work from the underside to remove it.
In all of the above operations, take care to not bend the spindle. When working on the underside, lay the unit upside down in a box large enough to protect the topside parts. Alternately, make a jig to hold the unit. Several ideas have appeared in the Phorum for large radio and TV Chassis.
Good Luck!
John "MrFixr55"
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Best Regards,
MrFixr55
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