Beogram CD 5500 tray doesn't open

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Hi there,

I have just joined the forum and have been a big B&O fan for many years.  I hope I can pick your brains for some immediate help though...

I have just purchased a Beosystem 5500 on ebay and it arrived yesterday - unfortunately the are a few problems with the various components.  Firstly the tray won't open on the CD.  Has anyone else encountered this problem?  I wanted to check in before I start aimlessly pulling it apart to see if anyone had some advice.

Thanks! 

If its like the BG CD 50, check for loose or broken belt. Can you hear the tray motor turning. ??

Location: Mexico city

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Restored various 1960-70 items
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Søren Mexico wrote:

If its like the BG CD 50, check for loose or broken belt. Can you hear the tray motor turning. ??

Thanks for the reply - not much noise that i can detect, the tray bumps slightly but fails to open.  I might open it up and check the belt - thanks!

That the tray bumps is a good sign, maybe a little cleaning and lubricating may do it, if the belt is OK

Location: Mexico city

Retired
Printing machine technician
Restored various 1960-70 items
Rock and Roll music
Collecting Vinyl
Restored Jukebox Wurlitzer 1050

To me, it sounds like the transport screws are still in place. Take a look at this, taken from the original manual:

/Dennis

Right Dennis, thats the first thing

Location: Mexico city

Retired
Printing machine technician
Restored various 1960-70 items
Rock and Roll music
Collecting Vinyl
Restored Jukebox Wurlitzer 1050

Dennis wrote:

To me, it sounds like the transport screws are still in place. Take a look at this, taken from the original manual:

/Dennis

Thanks Dennis, I'll double check the screws as soon as i get home tonight.  Appreciate your help!  Let you know how I go...

Hi Denis,

Sorry I remember I had checked the transport screws and they were in the holding slots as opposed to the secured transport position, so it must be something else.  The system was well packed in bubble wrap and well insulated from knocks, but I guess this is sensitive equipment.

I might try checking the belt later tonight, unless you have any further ideas. thanks!

Odds are the belt has stretched and is therefore slipping.  You can order a new one from member 'Dillen' (Martin).  Installation is pretty easy and he includes instructions.   I once fixed one simply by applying a small amount of anti-slip belt dressing.

Great to know, thanks.  I'll open her up and check it out tonight - see what I find.  Let you know how I go.

 

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