The switch in the photo is in the correct position but the carriage is not home. It will activate the metal arm when it gets home. Martin

Yes, solder joints, especially those riveted vias on the audio and servo boards will need attention. Martin

For ages, finding a good tangential repairer in the states has been a huge problem. It seems this has finally been solved. Keep up the good work, Phil ! Martin

The triangular belt is no longer made, I have a set of belts that contains a suitable square belt (plus the platter belt). Not quite sure where the other problem is, that you are talking about. Martin

These old servicemanuals are from a time when B&O didn't sell servicemanuals. The authorized repairshops were "lent" them so to speak, they remained B&O property, are clearly marked that way, and was to be returned to B&O when no longer needed. However, I hope and think that, for this single one, B&O will not take any offense

Beoworld to the rescue ! It's the one with the metal arm pointing towards the rear of the Beogram in this photo. The arms are to the left (covered in dust on this poor Beogram). the transformer module is to the right, photo is taken from above with the black metal cover removed from under the arms. The plastic tab protruding from the left is on

No, you need the service manual. It's available for download for silver and gold members. Martin

Yes, capacitors would definitely be the place to start. Looks like a nice radio and at a nice price. Martin

Your decision completely, though I find it hard to believe that finding another Beogram at Ebay would be cheaper than hitting the play button some 30-40 times. Martin

Nothing really you can do about it other than replace the panel. Martin