Beogram 1700 – how to remove platter?

[Tjorven]

Hi!

I want to change belt on my Beogram 1700 (type 5731) but can’t figure out how to remove the turntable platter. It seem as just applying vertical force won’t work here (worried I might break something, but either it’s stuck or there’s some other way to remove it).

The user manual is not helping me here (attached image). I wonder if you would need to remove the plastic 45 rpm adapter that seem to be attached to the platter first?

Anyone with a Beogram 1700 or similar model with the same type of platter w. 45 adapter that could give some advice here?

Thanks!

[Mark-sf]

It simply lifts off by getting your finger tips under the edge and lift up. The adapter stays in place.

[Tjorven]

I see, thanks. It’s stuck. Tried to pry the platter from the spindel by inserting two plastic knifes under the platter edge, but then it sounded as if the suspension springs where about to break, and the platter did not move at all. Could maybe soak the spindle in WD-40 and hope for the best.

[Glitch]

Tjorven wrote:

Could maybe soak the spindle in WD-40 and hope for the best

Something like WD-40 should be used as a (very) last resort. Try heat instead (carefully). A hair dryer might be enough. Also, try to pull perfectly straight. Any tilting could case it to bind.

Glitch

[Mark-sf]

Someone might have put some double-sided tape to secure it. Try taking a piece of fishing line and work it toward the middle and around. The bottom also comes off to get at it from underneath.

[Tjorven]

Thanks!
I’ve read that the common way of removing a stuck platter is to hit the spindle with a wooden mallet while lifting the platter. The Beogram 1700 feel a bit too delicate, fragile almost, to withstand that kind of attack, but maybe that’s the last resort if fishing line, heat and WD-40 fails.

[Glitch]

I would try the “impact” method before WD-40. You should be careful with any oils or solvents (even water) with B&O equipment. I’ve had more “unexpected” reactions from the finishes on B&O equipment than any other equipment that I’ve worked on.

I like to use “hook tools” to gently lift the platter from the bottom (versus inserting something and prying).

Glitch

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