Amstrad RP10/D Platter Removal - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Geoff_48 · 30th Nov 2017, 10:07 am

My vintage record player an Amstrad model RP10/D turn-table is sticking and/or slow (not the 33 or 45 RPM required). I should like to access the works under the platter to see if new parts required.

However, I'm unsure if the platter is removable. There is a 'C' clip on the spindle which removes easily but the platter seems reluctant to budge when force applied by fingers to opposite sides of the platter to lift it.

Sticking/slow turn-tables is not a new issue but my experience is minimal and I should wish to avoid excessive force. Some practical advice and knowledge on the way forward would be gratefully received.

Also if a new rubber belt is required, are these available online ?

Edward Huggins · 30th Nov 2017, 12:02 pm

This is the so-called "Disco" flashing light record player from 1980 and the turntable in this is very flismy. It may be a variant of a BSR deck. Is the platter made of plastic? Use some WD40 on the spindle area only and let it penetrate.

RojDW48 · 30th Nov 2017, 12:24 pm

Welcome - I'm not certain but I think that's a badge engineered BSR deck. Hopefully someone on the forum will know which one - then a belt should be easy to come by. Try putting a bit of upward pressure on the platter and giving the spindle a sharp tap at the same time.

And a photo would help with identification.

30th Nov 2017, 10:07 am	#1
Geoff_48 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wokingham, Berkshire, UK. Posts: 1	Amstrad RP10/D Platter Removal My vintage record player an Amstrad model RP10/D turn-table is sticking and/or slow (not the 33 or 45 RPM required). I should like to access the works under the platter to see if new parts required. However, I'm unsure if the platter is removable. There is a 'C' clip on the spindle which removes easily but the platter seems reluctant to budge when force applied by fingers to opposite sides of the platter to lift it. Sticking/slow turn-tables is not a new issue but my experience is minimal and I should wish to avoid excessive force. Some practical advice and knowledge on the way forward would be gratefully received. Also if a new rubber belt is required, are these available online ?

30th Nov 2017, 12:02 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,336	Re: Amstrad RP10/D Platter Removal This is the so-called "Disco" flashing light record player from 1980 and the turntable in this is very flismy. It may be a variant of a BSR deck. Is the platter made of plastic? Use some WD40 on the spindle area only and let it penetrate. __________________ Edward.

30th Nov 2017, 12:24 pm	#3
RojDW48 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,074	Welcome - I'm not certain but I think that's a badge engineered BSR deck. Hopefully someone on the forum will know which one - then a belt should be easy to come by. Try putting a bit of upward pressure on the platter and giving the spindle a sharp tap at the same time. And a photo would help with identification. __________________ '....don't go mistaking Paradise for that home across the road!' (Bob Dylan)