Once you take the plunge and clean the trimpots .... you can put the board back on. There are holes through the board to allow you to adjust the speed. I prop the turntable up on a couple old speaker stands to gain access underneath. One of these days I'll make myself that Jim-dandy stand. Actually knowing me it will probably be more of a Red Green turntable stand .... gotta stock up on duct tape 1st.