royalvelvet
New Member
Hello,
I have been scouring the internet and can't find any examples of this problem. I'm simply trying to replace the belt on my Pioneer PL112D. In theory I should be able to just lift the platter off, however there is an arm with a screw holding the plastic bit on the spindle in place (I've attached a photo) and therefore I can't lift it off. I also cannot reach the screw with a screwdriver. I unscrewed the bottom of the player to see if I could reach it from the bottom but I'm wondering if there is an easier way to remove the platter without having to take the whole player apart. All other examples I've seen around don't have this arm or screw and the platter easily lifts off.
I've tried oiling the spindle to see if I can lift the platter off the spindle to no avail. Also taping it etc.
Has anyone encountered this before?
I have been scouring the internet and can't find any examples of this problem. I'm simply trying to replace the belt on my Pioneer PL112D. In theory I should be able to just lift the platter off, however there is an arm with a screw holding the plastic bit on the spindle in place (I've attached a photo) and therefore I can't lift it off. I also cannot reach the screw with a screwdriver. I unscrewed the bottom of the player to see if I could reach it from the bottom but I'm wondering if there is an easier way to remove the platter without having to take the whole player apart. All other examples I've seen around don't have this arm or screw and the platter easily lifts off.
I've tried oiling the spindle to see if I can lift the platter off the spindle to no avail. Also taping it etc.
Has anyone encountered this before?
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