Micro Seiki RX 5000

I just gor RX5000 from my uncle and I actualy wanna clean bearing and re-fill new oil for it, but I don'
t really know how to remove the platter from it frame. It's really heavy. Does anyone give me a clue for this?

Thx.

ritchiepok11-09-2008 9:25am

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rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,846 posts 11-09-2008 at 06:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete First unscrew the spindle.
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,846 posts 11-09-2008 at 08:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If it is an air bearing platter, it will not rotate without the pump without damage. If it is an air bearing platter, the spindle should unscrew with only finger pressure. Look here. http://www.vinylengine.com/library/micro-seiki/rx-5000.shtml And here. www.my-micro.de/micro_home_gb.htm
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,846 posts 11-10-2008 at 12:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Can anyone also tell me how to remove that 15 years double sided adhesive tape, particularly on Micro platter? Goo Gone(denatured alchohol) if this doesn't work mineral spirits. Lacquer thinner can be used but be careful of any surrounding finish.

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