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Just Acquired a GE Super Trimline 400

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:03 am
by jmac812
Hey Y'all!
Before I start, I must say that I'm glad a forums for such a thing exists.
Anyways, I just acquired this from a local thrift shop for $25. First off, I need to know what are the needs to check out. The Turntable is stiff and doesn't turn. The needle picks up static, but the right speaker doesn't work. I would like to know what I can do to fix this thing and make it last!

Thanks in advance,
Justin

(pics will be posted asap)

Re: Just Acquired a GE Super Trimline 400

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:22 am
by Ron Rich
Hi Justin,
I would advise you to un-plug that unit, and at least read the "sticky" above this post, concerning this subject !
Ron Rich

Re: Just Acquired a GE Super Trimline 400

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:30 am
by jmac812
Ron Rich wrote:Hi Justin,
I would advise you to un-plug that unit, and at least read the "sticky" above this post, concerning this subject !
Ron Rich

Thanks for the advice Ron! I actually did read the above sticky and that's what lead me to post this! I would love to know what to do to fix this unit and check it out so that I don't have any problems in the future

Re: Just Acquired a GE Super Trimline 400

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:36 am
by jmac812
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Re: Just Acquired a GE Super Trimline 400

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:46 am
by MattTech
jmac812 wrote:
Ron Rich wrote:Hi Justin,
I would advise you to un-plug that unit, and at least read the "sticky" above this post, concerning this subject !
Ron Rich

Thanks for the advice Ron! I actually did read the above sticky and that's what lead me to post this! I would love to know what to do to fix this unit and check it out so that I don't have any problems in the future


"What to do" - is beyond the average person's scope and understanding of such things.
It's simply not an internet-worthy thing, much less worth dicussing.
The knowledge of electronics, troubleshooting procedures, along with the intricate understanding of record changer mechanicals is often ignored or mis-conveyed over this venue.
Then you wind up with slop, or a paperweight.

Go find a reputable (as I've stated many many times) servicer experienced in the proper servicing procedures, because it ain't something easy to explain over a screen.

I realize us guys are scarce, but not all of us are dead yet.