The belt drive of my optimus turntable is broken. What you suggest, buy a new belt or repair it ?

Usually a broken belt. Lift the platter off and look. Turn it on, do you see the motor spinning?

New belt or new motor for your mystery turntable.

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Yes you can. But there are quite a few drive belt turntables made since the 1950s!

They are all very easy to replace.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Drive+belt+for+turntable

Search 'make model replacement drive belt'.
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My turntable quit and I found out it had a broken drive belt. Mine was easy to get into but can't buy a new one They don't make mine any more. I suspect your player could have a broken belt as well. I put mine in the garbage. No parts and going to cost more than new to repair.

See:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTJd_WbEhEs

If you have difficulty lifting the platter off, raise it as far as you can and gently tap the spindle with a sift-faced hammer.

I don't believe this belt is being provided by the Pioneer. So I did find another option at a reasonable price on E-bay.

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/TURNTABLE-DRIVE-BELT-FITS-PIONEER-PL-12D-PL-112D-/290432607483

Look under the platter or on the bottom of the turntable. There should be two adjustment holes for 45 and 33. You will need a small screwdriver for adjusting these. If this does not work clean the control pots with spray cleaner.

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Usually, for most turntables, the belt goes on the bottom of the platter first. Then you put the platter back on the turntable. From here you should see an opening on the platter where you can 'grab' the belt. Pinch the belt, and then wrap it around the rotating motor's shaft. This is usually at the top left side - around the 10 o'clock position.

- OPTiC
Turntable Technician
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My Auto Return Stereo Turntable , PL - 640, Quatz - Direct Drive is not playing, could you give me contact no around Pretoria or Midrand or even Johannesburg where i can send it for repairs

If the belt is stuck, it will be hard to take off without damaging the belt. Send it back.

- OPTiC
Turntable Repair Expert
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