Hello Everyone,

I am in the process of doing a capacitor replacement on my Beogram 8000 turntable. I have the turntable in the service position and can see the main PCB board with the tabs that must slide to remove the board. Unfortunately it looks like the transformer is in a position to keep the board from sliding past the tabs for removal. Can anyone tell me how to proceede at this point? I haven't broken anything so far and don't want to if it isn't necessary. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

John

Hi John

With everything in the service position, all you have to do is gently push the transformer from the inside towards the outside.  You will find that the transformers plug slots over the 12 pins on the left side of the board.  Apply some gentle pressure in this area and the transformer will separate from the board and push out.  Just be gentle and push as evenly as possible.  Make sure the cable comes clear at the same time.  Once the transformer is out, the PCB slides to the left and lifts out.  I'm not sure if the top of the board is held by a rubber in the 8000 but if it is, this has to be lifted off first.

Have fun

Geoff

Hi Geoff,

Thanks, I was able to work it out of there with your intstructions just fine. I never would have figured that out very easily on my own if at all. One other question for you, do you have a recommendation for lubrication of the threaded screw rail that the tonearm runs on while I have this apart? I have white lithium grease, medium weight automotive motor oil and a light oil for model trains on hand.

Thanks again,

John

The best lubricant is silicon grease - don't use any type of motor oil as these will just attract dust and become gooey. White lithium grease should be OK but is susceptible to temperature changes and will harden over time.

Chris.

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the advice on using the lithium grease!

jOhn