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Crosley CR42 Band Replacement

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    1. Crosley CR42  Band Replacement, Band: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Check troubleshooting wiki to make sure you aren't doing way more work than you have to!

      • If you believe the band may be broken or out of place, start by unplugging the record player.

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    2. Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Make sure the needle is in its resting position off to the side.

      • Gently remove the turntable from the device by lifting it directly upward.

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    3. Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Find the band, it may have fallen into the inside of the record player as you removed the turntable.

      • Inspect your band for any tears, rips, or obvious signs of stretching.

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    4. Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the turntable over.

      • Locate the notch on the back side of the turntable.

      • The notch will be on the outside edge of the turntable.

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    5. Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Wrap the band around the inner circle of the turntable and gently pull the band until you get to the notch.

      • Loop the band around the notch, the band should be taut.

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    6. Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Place the turntable back onto the device.

      • Make sure to line up the band with the turning knob, to ensure the band is properly placed.

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    7. Crosley CR42  Band Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • After the turntable is back on the device, gently turn it clockwise until you hear a 'click.'

      • Job well done!

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My CR42 has a plastic piece that will not let me simply pull the turntable off. I don't want to try to hard to break it, but I also don't know how to get it off to replace the band.

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