On my record player, the platter is wobbling as it spins and is off balance. what can be done to fix this

Check the simple stuff first. Look at the LP you are playing for scratches. Even a light scratch can affect the player. Check the turntable platter and spindle to see if they are clean and set up correctly. The smallest bit of dirt can affect the turntable. Try this.
Check the playing needle is clean as a small piece of 'fluff' can cause drag as the record plays.
Remove the felt cover on the turntable then remove the platter the records sit on. It should pull up and off. Over time the platter settles in place so it might not want to come off easily. You might need a helper to push down on the spindle and turntable body to stop it lifting as you pull up on the platter. It might let go suddenly so be careful.
Inspect the platter on the top, edge and underside for dirt or anything that was trapped. Don't forget to check the hole as well.
Next check the area where the platter sits to make sure that it is also clean.
Finally check the drive spindle itself. Make sure the spindle is clean. Position yourself with the spindle at eye level and turn on the turntable to get the spindle turning, (try 45 rpm).
Watch the spindle to see if it wobbles as it spins. The spindle should spin with almost no wobble.
Refit the platter. Again go to eye level and spin the turntable. This will check the platter is fitted as level as possible.
If this doesn't sort out the issue you might need to get a specialist repairer to check that the parts inside the turntable aren't the cause of the problem.

I find it hard to believe some of these answers. If the platter is wobbling, if you remove the platter, you'll find the spindle the platter rotates on. That will probably be loose. At the bottom of the spindle bearing, you will find a nut. Tighten that, and you should be in business. If you have further questions please visit my website at audioserviceclinic.com. You may contact me there.

Hi guys, I have this exact problem. If I manually rotate the platter and engage auto return, it spins perfectly. Then when I try to play a record it fails. This lasts from minutes to hours, then fixes itself. Did anyone ever diagnose/fix this problem?

Check if the platter is oke and aint stock, and otherwise is you spindle bearing defect.... A platter ain't goes from flat to wobble all of a sudden. And try to get the stuf second hand, or better, buy a better unit, not from stanton, but a refurbished 1200mk from technics is ok, if you sprin records. If you only listen, take a loke at the rega and pro-ject sites.....

Your turntable belt is off. Remove the c-clip holding the platter to the center spindle. Remove the platter and turn it bottom side up, place the rubber belt around the platter and fix it to the little post sticking up on the outer-edge surface. The little post holds the belt to the platter while you turn the platter over and put it on so that the post points right over the motor pulley. Turn the platter by hand either clockwise or counter-CW and the belt will pop off of the post and land on the motor pulley. One drop of oil on the center spindle for lube and fasten the e-clip back on. Of course, the tone arm might not be actuating the power switch, you can address that with the platter off as well. Good Luck.

It could be something to do with the turnatable's platter. Is the matt that the record sits on faulty. Does the platter wobble up and down with no record on it? If you can see this happening you might need to check the platter out. If it's a belt driven the belt can come out of position causing such problems. Also objects can get stuck inside the platter. Especially if you have small children in the house!!!

Sometimes you can push down on the platter high side to bend it gently to get it to turn level. Being brand new, you can also return the unit for repair or replacement at no cost. The cost of these things does not justify putting up with defects like this. Good luck!

Hi, could just be platter not fitted hard down on spindle. I suggest you remove the platter and place it upon a dead flat surface to check to see that the platter is flat. If it is flat refit to turntable ensuring it is hard down on the spindle. If bent discard and replace with new platter.Platters can be ordered for all model 1200/1210 from [email protected]

the turntable wont spin unless a record is on the platter,the centre 45 adapter weighs the record to determine 33/45.try pressing 33 and turning the platter by hand(remove expensive cartridge first!),if it starts to spin the motor leaf switch is at fault.is the belt in position.the motor pulley can become unglued.

Try looking at the spindle where the record hole goes. You might have to lift the mat somehow. There might a C Ring holding it.