Beogram 5500 String Help

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hotmessjessxx (archived2)
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Posted October 8, 2017 at 05:58 GMT
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Hi! I recently acquired a BeoSystem 5500 and am having trouble with the Beogram turntable and the tone arms not moving along the tracking. I've opened her up and everything is in place as it should be (according to manual diagrams and pictures from the internet) except the white string inside has come loose. It is not attached at either end. Obviously I have assumed this is the problem but after scouring the internet I have found no pictures or threads or posts or anything to help me figure out how to reroute the string.

 

Could someone please help me? I greatly appreciate it!

AL
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alf
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Posted October 8, 2017 at 10:29 GMT
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Greetings,

try the download of the BG5500 service manual on the Beoworld site and you should find the drawing and description of how to route the carriage string.

it is fairly straight forward but make sure that little knot in your string sits exactly where it should or your arm will not get into the correct resting position.

that all is if there are no broken anker points where the string is attached.,

good luck

ALF

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hotmessjessxx (archived2)
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Posted October 8, 2017 at 11:24 GMT
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OH unless it’s the part about mounting the wire drive?

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alf
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Posted October 8, 2017 at 12:47 GMT
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hi,

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experts but also having access to lots of interesting material such as service manuals etc.

hope this one will help you

cheers ALF

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tournedos
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Posted October 8, 2017 at 15:56 GMT
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Typically the problem is that the mounting point "H" - which is a small plastic tab - has broken off.

Don't bother trying to glue it back on (even if you find the tiny bit). It can be replaced with for example a small nut & bolt through the plastic carrier. There are a number of threads on this somewhere on the forum, but searching for them may take some effort.

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mattis92 (archived2)
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Posted February 12, 2020 at 18:49 GMT
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Hi tournedos 

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Do you know where to find a solution to the problem you address.

I just bought me a dysfunctional Beogram 5500 turntable and found that the Holder (H) on the carrier has broken of.

You mention it can be fixed, but how?

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mattis92 (archived2)
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Posted February 12, 2020 at 18:54 GMT
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hi 

 

Did you find a solution to your problem. 

I stand in a situation that seems to be the same. I found that my Beogram 5500 is missing the Holding point (H) in the service manual. It has broken off. 

Did anyone send you suggestions how to fix it? 

 

best regards  

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Frankenberg
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Posted February 12, 2020 at 21:14 GMT
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Look at this thread:

 

/forum/beogram/beogram-broken-string-tab-fix#post-2224703

 

 

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selektor (archived2)
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Posted September 14, 2020 at 03:18 GMT
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I am looking for part B in this diagram, the black plastic eccentric.

The threads on mine have broken off. I either need a new part, or a hack to make it work again.

 

Many thanks!!

JG

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alf
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Posted September 14, 2020 at 06:23 GMT
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Hi,

carefully drill a hole and insert a suitable screw and secure with two nuts, one from underneath that H point and one on the top.

all it does is holding a spring.

good luck - I had the same problem !

ALF

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