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Turntable: My record player makes a scratching noise when the platter spins?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:44:17 -0700

My record player makes a scratching noise when the platter spins. The sound seems to come from the spindle in the middle. When I slightly pull the spindle to the left, the scratching stops, but when I let go it starts again. This makes me think the spindle or platter might be rubbing against something inside, and I don’t know how to fix it.

⟐ Commented March 30, 2026 at 17:44 MST

Pro-Ject Debut III: pictures pcb for debut 3 phono and connector block

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:08:00 -0700

I wondered if anyone had any pictures of the PCB on a Debut iii phono, I replaced the motor which is all fine but i accidently pull the leads off the pcb, I have soldered them back on but only have one channel now, i have attached a couple of photo's, if someone could have a look to see if i have soldered them back on correctly?

Thanks in advance

Steve

Crosley CR42: The volume control is stuck in the loudest position. Can I fix this m?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:11:54 -0700

My volume control is stuck in the loudest position. Can I fix this myself or is there somewhere I can go to have it fixed?

Crosley CR704: I cannot get the CD door to open.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:14:50 -0700

The door will not open. Light comes on when I press "open/close" but door does not open

Victrola Empire Record Player: Powers up but no output(s)

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:45:48 -0700

Unit powers up but none of the media's are functioning. TT, no spin, radio no out put, CD won't open, etc. Where to start trouble shooting?

⟐ Commented August 30, 2025 at 5:45 MST

Crosley CR 78CD: Why is the turntable not turning?

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:05:08 -0700

I have power and can here the needle but it will not spin the records.

Victrola Record Player: Wires and needle out

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:30 -0700

So I’m not sure if someone has asked but my dog crashed into my record player pretty hard though he is ok. Now the needle thing that has the wires has come out. Is there a way to repair that?

⟐ Commented January 20, 2025 at 0:00 MST

Crosley CR 78CD: How can I get it to power on?

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:00:19 -0700

Barely used, but is a 2003 manufactured model. Can’t get it to power on at all. Never used turntable. Used cassette, cd, and radio with no prior issues. The cord is in good shape. Unplugged when not in use. What steps can I take myself to try and fix? Took the bottom cover off, but can’t see how to get further inside as appears to all be laminated wood and no other openings.

⟐ Answered January 03, 2025 at 23:00 MST

Victrola Record Player: My victrola isn’t playing music

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:08:19 -0700

My victrola isn’t working it turn on but it doesn’t do nothing ni music neither Bluetooth

1byone H004 Hi-Fi Turntable: Blinking light issue H004

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:32:16 -0700

Hi, I was trying to put on a record but out of the blue the player didn't work. I turned it on and a red light started blinking. Holding the mode button doesn't work, I also tried reconnecting all the cables but it made no difference. The way it is now the turntable won't spin and I cannot change the mode. i.e. it completely doesn't work, the red light just blinks. I tried looking up the manual but i didn't find anything about this problem there. Thanks for the help.

Reloop RP-4000 M3D: Issues with Spindle and Friction After Disassembling Reloop RP4000 MK2

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:51:56 -0700

Hello,

I have a second-hand Reloop RP4000 MK2 turntable that wasn’t spinning consistently; it slightly slows down with each rotation. I thought it might be the problem described here, so I followed your instructions.

I opened it up, expecting to find a desoldered coil, but that wasn’t the case. However, I did notice some friction at the spindle, but I couldn’t figure out how to fix this issue. I put everything back together, and since then, the slowdown with each rotation has become even more pronounced.

Do you think I might have bent the spindle when removing it, and that this is why the friction has increased? I’m looking for help, but I’m not sure where to find it.

Crosley CR 78CD: No faceplate back light

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:29:59 -0700

The radio faceplate has no backlight

Safa Disk Players: The unit plays records too fast.

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:50:05 -0700

The unit works well. The only problem is it plays records too fast. It sound like chipmunks voices. I made sure to select the 33 option. I took off the motor cover but could not identify the adjusting screws of the motor speed.

Attached is a picture of the motor bottom cover.

⟐ Commented June 30, 2024 at 23:50 MST

Victrola Empire Record Player: Victrola VTA-270B turntable not working

Thu, 09 May 2024 11:20:26 -0700

Victrola VTA-270B turntable not working, motor is not turning and not sure what size Belt it takes. What are the items I should test? All the other items work Great...BT, Radio, and CD.

⟐ Commented May 09, 2024 at 11:20 MST

Safa Disk Players: Is any way to detect the vinyl board so I can change him?

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:56:31 -0700

Hi, I think there was voltage jump.. so my vinyl stoped working.. just show red lamp and turns of.. I tried to find same plate but I can't find this..

Maybe you can help me to detect the right plate?

My vinyl model is SAFA CA-4004

Thank you very much

⟐ Commented February 25, 2024 at 18:56 MST

Crosley CR 78CD: intermidiate in and out sound?

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:41:12 -0700

my radio takes a while to come on line ,and when it does it jumps around to other stations. what could be the issue?

Crosley CR42: Why wont my turntable turn on

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:36:36 -0700

i have tried a new power cable but the turntable still will not turn on

Crosley CR42: My on off lever is stuck and won't move

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:19:05 -0700

The lever that slides and turns record on and off is frozen.

Crosley CR42: Crosley CR73-3 CD drawer will not open.

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:14:15 -0700

I took the bottom panel off and unscrewed the CD player but did not try to pull it out. I cannot see anything that looks broken. In fact the other day the CD tray came out once and I barely touched it and it went back in and refused to come out again. Is this the famous groundhog who won't come out till next spring?

⟐ Commented July 01, 2023 at 11:14 MST

Sony PS-LX300USB: no sound through speakers but is turning-power is working-no driver

Sat, 27 May 2023 14:56:07 -0700

Hello, I have connected the turntable via usb to my pc windows 10 and although the power seems to be okay to the turntable and the pc seems to recognize it, there is no sound going through the speakers. my speakers are otherwise working well