How Do You Fix A Record Player Belt?
Record players were the most widely used means of playing music before cassette players, and later CD players, took over. When a record player belt is stretched, cracked or broken, you will need to repair it before you can use the record player again. Step 1 Take the rubber pad off the top of the platter and then lift up on the platter to remove it from the center shaft so you can repair the record player belt. You may need to lift while tapping on the top of the shaft with a hammer to get the platter loose. Step 2 Unscrew the clip, if there is one, using a screwdriver. The clip is located at the bottom of the shaft. Place the clip in a safe place. Step 3 Clean the lip under the platter with alcohol before you repair the record player belt. Put the new belt on the lip underneath the platter. Check that the belt is not too tight or loose, but fits snugly. Step 4 Install the platter. Carefully replace the clip–the one you removed. Step 5 Find the window in the platter that allows you to
