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

This is the 2nd time in a couple of months that my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable won't turn when I turn it on. The platter sits still.

I unplugged it, lifted the platter and re-set the rubber band, waited a while, plugged it back in, and its worked since then.

Now, dead, again.

It's about 9 years old. Should have a lot of life. It's making no sound.

I'm looking for advice/experience. thank you.

kbmr05-20-2024 1:32am

czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,946 posts 05-21-2024 at 02:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
kbmr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 05-23-2024 at 07:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They said it requires soldering, which is not a skill that I have.
kbmr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 05-23-2024 at 07:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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?
cleeds Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,957 posts 05-24-2024 at 12:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.