LP Record: Amstrad SM104 turntable not turning

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:50:27 -0700

Hello, i am currently battling with my Upright Amstrad SM104 that has been passed to me from further up in the family, it has been sat unused for a long while so i understand it may be unfixable but i thought i might as well try and ask.

I turned it on today and tried to play a vinyl record on it however the turntable would not spin, i had been playing around with the fm radio on it before that so knew that it was not a power problem. the stylus still moved to the correct position on and lowered itself onto the vinyl however the turntable refused to turn.

i have already read other answers for other record players and realised that it could either be the belt or the motor, however it does not make any noise suggesting that it is trying to turn. i am not very techy and so thought i would try and get a solid answer before attempting to open it up and try something.

any suggestions welcome

thank you

⟐ Commented January 02, 2023 at 5:50 MST

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