How to separate top and bottom of BG4000 platter

[Mark-sf]

I would not try as the two pieces are bonded. Applying heat to relax the bond would damage the ribs.

[yachadm]

Mark thanks

But my question is How to DO it, not “How NOT to do it”.

Obviously Direct heat would damage the plastic ribs.

Mentioned here that a platter arrived separated after heavy handling in transit.

https://beolover.blogspot.com/2018/03/beogram-4000-glueing-delaminated-platter.html

So, it IS possible to separate them, but that method I would not try.

Perhaps a pot of boiling water, and soaking the platter inside?

Location: Jerusalem

[Mark-sf]

Based upon Beolover’s sample, that separation was caused by force. Note that there is thin film residue to the old bond indicating that a shear force will likely be more successful than heat softening. This would call for a non-marring mallet with the platter supported thru the center hole. You could also try a .1mm stainless steel spudger to work around the edge to break the bond.

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