Hi there! I was so glad to find this forum and this thread. I was recently gifted a Motorola console that's in fabulous shape, except for one small issue. I'm hoping you can help me fix it, and especially, help me not turn it into a larger issue.
The model is SK531ES. The sole issue, other than it needing a new stylus, is that the turntable motor is loud. I am new to these consoles but have decades of experience with computer electronics so I'm not afraid to get into hardware but as I said, I do not want to risk making things worse.
I've opened up the console and everything looks perfect, other than a thick layer of dust on the bottom. As you can see from the pics (I hope they post), this console likely came from the original owner as the inspection tag was still on the back. I also found the schematic inside under the dust, and tracked down a service manual. I've read through this thread and others and started poking through thevoiceofmusic.com.
My questions are pretty basic:
How do I service the turntable to deal with the noise while minimizing the risk of screwing anything up?
Can I work on it from below or should I remove it from the console?
The service manual makes reference to a separate manual for the record changer. It's available as a Sam's Photofact. Do I need it?
Am I asking the right questions?
I am a lifelong vinyl lover who had to give up a huge collection about a decade ago and am excited about rebuilding my collection and enjoying the sound of vinyl again. I appreciate any tips you can give me to get this equipment back into shape.
