Reply To: Beogram CD-50 – Lower Disc Holder 9132

[Rob Bune]

Player #1 is now playing the discs. With a light source I shone into the side of the player I could see that when the disc was raised there was still a 1-2mm gap between the disc and the grabber. So I further tightened the brass knob and although I was sure the cam could not be any lower it made a difference. the disc now spins and will play the disc seemingly without any issues – although I have not listened to any music only observed.

So a note of warning – the sound heard in the video posted above in my case was not related to the spindle motor issue which the comments suggested was the issue.

Player #2 is still not playing discs but I suspect the issue here is the motor which I probably have nothing to lose in attempting the service.

For the temperamental issues of the player have you tried cleaning the laser lens – and are the cams on the laser housing all complete and lubricated?