My Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable died...what to do?

kbmr

Telling me to Lube the Motor  - do you want to tell me exactly how to do that w/ my specific unit?

If it's a simple sleeve bearing - which is quite common - a drop or two of light oil on the spindle is all it needs. To be sure, I'd check with your dealer or the manufacturer.

Telling me to Lube the Motor  - 

do you want to tell me exactly how to do that w/ my specific unit?

What to use, how much, where and how to do it?

They said it requires soldering, which is not a skill that I have.

I'd have to pay a repair shop to put the motor in, and we have an official Pro-Ject repair ctr. in my city.

Really? Why so? 

I've been always thinking that cleaning fixing motor is a lot more sophisticated than just placing a new one in.

Lube the motor.

I'm getting good feedback/response directly from Pro-Ject, at support@pro-ject.zendesk.com

They sent me a link to buy the power supply as step 1. $36 which includes a 10% discount.

And they sell the motor for $100 plus tax & Shipping if I end up needing that.

I'd have to pay a repair shop to put the motor in, and we have an official Pro-Ject repair ctr. in my city.

So, we'll see if it's the power supply or motor. Even if it's the motor it'll still be a lot cheaper than a new Pro-Ject or Rega or Fluance.

And I put a Goldring cart on this one and I like the sound.

Thanks for the advice!

Does the motor start without the belt on ?

If it does you might need a new belt. Rubber stretches.

Check the bearing has oil.

First, try spinning it manually and see if you can play the record smooth as the motor does while listening to your favorite tunes. It's great experience everyone should try!

Ah - thank you. I was thinking that it's the motor, but you're right. Worth getting a power supply to try it out.

If the platter isn’t rotating, it’s probably either the motor or the power supply. Since re-booting it worked last time, I’d say power supply. Check all connections and see if it has a fuse. It may not be that expensive to get a replacement power supply through your dealer.

Try rotating the platter to help it start up.