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Restoring Technics Posted on: 27.05.2012 by Jenise Kryszak So I'm on a mission to get my pair of mk2's looking great. I've been looking up videos on taking them apart, but I just don't know how to clean cabinet and tonearm base/height adjusment thing properly. There's a whole lot of gunk/dust in the crevices and I'm not really sure how to approach it. I was believeing of just taking it apart and using windex or soap water on it to see what I could scrape off. Anyone have some experience in restoring technics? I don't really want to buy new cabinets for them because they're around $150 each.
Brunilda Kora 30.05.2012	I had this question - I ASSUME you can just use the same type of thermal paste that you'd you'd use on a processor. Somthing like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-X-Therma...ht_2442wt_1037
Jenise Kryszak 30.05.2012	I also had another question. If I were to get the powder coated, do you know if I need to put some of that thermal paste under the voltage regulator that's connected to the top of the main circuit board when putting everything back together? Just wondering what I could use to replace it and if you knew about it.
Jenise Kryszak 30.05.2012	Originally Posted by djlotus If you are mechanically inclined and patient, you should be able to figure it. I would say from my experience the anti-skate is the trickiest part. I definitely like taking things apart. I have ADD and I can focus on this kind of stuff for hours lol.
Brunilda Kora 30.05.2012	That's reassuring. Thanks Lotus.
Ira Alsadi 30.05.2012	Well you're In Luck Patch. The anti skate is a partially wound spring, so no chance of it flying anywhere, and the bearings are fixed.
Brunilda Kora 30.05.2012	I am (was - a long time ago!) an engineer, so I'm not necessarily afraid of taking apart the assembly - but I know from experience that springs can ping off and never be found, bearings can roll out and disappear between the floor boards, etc... If only I strip 'em down in a big ol' bubble...
Romelia Stankard 30.05.2012	Originally Posted by djlotus Nicadraus helped me through a few issues I had and since then I have completely proven down and rebuilt about 30 tone arms. If you are mechanically inclined and patient, you should be able to figure it. I would say from my experience the anti-skate is the trickiest part. Yeah I mean as long as you are mechanically inclined and this type of stuff comes naturally to you it shouldn't be too much of an issue. Just keep track of all parts and be patient- and make sure you get the anti-skate spring right when you put it back together so it engages the tone arm.
Ira Alsadi 30.05.2012	Only tip that really applies is: take your time and be careful. What exactly about the lift arm? I'm believe it probably works and is set up differently than you are believeing. Nicadraus helped me through a few issues I had and since then I have completely proven down and rebuilt about 30 tone arms. If you are mechanically inclined and patient, you should be able to figure it. I would say from my experience the anti-skate is the trickiest part.
Jenise Kryszak 30.05.2012	Originally Posted by djlotus Very doable. I do it all the time. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338405256.314344.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338405298.295997.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338405333.013914.jpg Wow very nice work. I'll probably have to take apart at least the tonearm base to clean it up. I'm too nervous to take apart the whole thing though...
Brunilda Kora 30.05.2012	Nice pics. Just what I needed. I must admit I never had any intention of taking the actual arm apart (and probably wont! ) Any tips on re-assembly? Especially the arm lifting mechanism...
Ira Alsadi 30.05.2012	Very doable. I do it all the time. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338405256.314344.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338405298.295997.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338405333.013914.jpg
Brunilda Kora 30.05.2012	Originally Posted by Xone Originally Posted by Patch What about re-assembling the tonearm? I hear calibration is a bitch, and putting them back together can cause damage to the bearings if you're not careful... I wouldn't advise taking the actual tone arm assembly with the bearings and pivots apart. That can come out with two screws if needed to access everything else or replace or it might not need work. I believe he just means the whole tone arm housing with the height adjust, lift lever, etc. I want have the parts that are colour coded painted - so the tone arm base (minus height adjuster) and the 2 pivot parts. The actual tone arm would stay silver. Do-able? Or not worth the hassle. I'd love a painted tone arm, but not at the expense of a working tonearm!
Osvaldo Newhall 30.05.2012	Originally Posted by djlotus Reassembly is a pain but if you pay attention while taking it apart you can do it. Calibration is a bitch the first few times you do it, but gets easier. It is easy to damage the bearings if you aren't careful. You just need to be careful. It's one of those things where, if you aren't sure, let someone who is do it. +1
Claude Koveleski 30.05.2012	Cotton buds, Old tooth brush and dish washing liquid is what I use. If you can help it try not to disassemble the tone arm. It is a real bitch to setup again if you havn't done it before.
Romelia Stankard 29.05.2012	Originally Posted by Patch What about re-assembling the tonearm? I hear calibration is a bitch, and putting them back together can cause damage to the bearings if you're not careful... I wouldn't advise taking the actual tone arm assembly with the bearings and pivots apart. That can come out with two screws if needed to access everything else or replace or it might not need work. I believe he just means the whole tone arm housing with the height adjust, lift lever, etc. Originally Posted by stbanas925 So I'm on a mission to get my pair of mk2's looking great. I've been looking up videos on taking them apart, but I just don't know how to clean cabinet and tonearm base/height adjusment thing properly. There's a whole lot of gunk/dust in the crevices and I'm not really sure how to approach it. I was believeing of just taking it apart and using windex or soap water on it to see what I could scrape off. Anyone have some experience in restoring technics? I don't really want to buy new cabinets for them because they're around $150 each. For that it depends- usually I'll start cleaning stuff with isopropyl alcohol and paper towel and qtips. Windex would be fine too. Get as much out as you can, if needed you can disassemble the tonearm base housing more to get access to all the moving parts if things are really gunked up and stuck on the inside. Like djlotus said just relube it.
Jenise Kryszak 30.05.2012	I've been using this guys videos as a reference. He's extremely detailed and keeps everything organized. He also has videos on taking apart the tonearm/base, changing/calibrating the pitch fader, replacing the target light, etc. Definitely a must see if you're trying to restore one of your own...
Ira Alsadi 29.05.2012	Reassembly is a pain but if you pay attention while taking it apart you can do it. Calibration is a bitch the first few times you do it, but gets easier. It is easy to damage the bearings if you aren't careful. You just need to be careful. It's one of those things where, if you aren't sure, let someone who is do it.
Brunilda Kora 29.05.2012	What about re-assembling the tonearm? I hear calibration is a bitch, and putting them back together can cause damage to the bearings if you're not careful...
Ira Alsadi 28.05.2012	For the tonearm parts which screw together you want a silicone based lubricant.
Jenise Kryszak 28.05.2012	What do you use to lube the parts? I have some extra oil that I use for my hair clippers and I also have WD-40.
Ira Alsadi 28.05.2012	Your best bet is to take them apart completely and clean each piece. Soap and water works great. Just remember to lube what needs to be lubed when you reassemble.

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