Dear Fell0w B & O Enthusiasts,
I am putting an old Beogram 2400 back into service. I have made the mistake of taking off the lid in order to remove the accumulated scratches. After doing that I have been able to restore the lid beautifully. On the down side I am totally unable to figure out how to replace the lid, I have all the parts so I presume it is a fairly simple operation.
If anyone can provide me with a step by step guide or point me in the right direction to where i can find the information to do this i would be very grateful. The service manual although showing a schematic image of the lid/hinge mechanism does not show enough detail for me.
Thank you Bookworm
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Read my post in this thread:
https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/beogram-1902-dust-cover/
Martin
Hi Dillen, Thank you so much for your very prompt and informative reply. I will certainly give this a go. I am a bit concerned that I might break something but your easy to follow steps gives me confidence.
Thanks, Bookworm.
Hi Martin, Just a quick update, I did this yesterday following your instructions to the letter and pleased and relieved to say all went well.
I was really apprehensive as I did not want to break the lid. I must say the long thin spring is REALLY strong when "wound" up. Many thanks again. Ken. (Bookworm)
Good job, and thanks for the feedback!
Martin
Hi Mike and welcome to Beoworld!
I just deleted some duplicate posts; sometimes the forum can be slow to respond to the submit button (hence people press again), but hopefully you will get used to it!
I haven't restored a turntable, but hopefully others will have experience of BG2400 and be able to help.
In the meantime, you may want to look here for a reliable source of spare parts (although there is a note on the site about problems shipping to the States, hopefully soon resolved): 
Location: Warwickshire, UK
My B&O Icons:
Welcome to the forum! You really cannot evaluate the stylus with a jewelers loop and given that the cartridge is about 45 years old, even if it was in unplayed condition, the suspension would have aged to become the issue. That cartridge was never sold with that model and was a previous generation, so it may have been used when added to that turntable. As to lubrication, that would be centered around the motor bearings as to whether the infused oil has dried out. Once you get a belt, I would test with a record that you are not concerned about damaging. A good dealer may have a stereo microscope to examine the stylus wear. Test records can determine the state of the suspension and motor bearings.
Hi, I just refurbished two 2400's back to back. See my response to "2400 Muting Switch" earlier today for a description and photos. Yes a new belt too.
Gabe
I've had my B&O 2400 since 1976, and love the elegant simplicity and performance. The MMC4000 cartridge (bought for Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" in Quadraphonic, has been taking good "Elliptical" care of my vinyl. That and plastic lined sleeves. Now I've re-discovered my B&O and needed to service it, as well as two other 2400's I bought for parts and back-up. Restoring all is a blast from the past!
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