Technics SL-1200/1210 pitch slider replacement and adjustment

Step 3 Removing the bottom

Ok. Time to flip the turntable over to remove the bottom. To prevent damage to the tonearm you can replace the dust cover and let the turntable rest on this. It's possible though that the dustcover will be scratched or maybe cracked when doing this. Another option is using some kind of sturdy box about the same size as the turntable. I've used a soft pillow in these pictures. It's probably not the best option but's it worked fine for me.

Make sure you've removed your 7" aluminium puck from the turntable before turning it over and placing it on it's back (on the dustcover, a pillow or something else protecting the tone arm).

Unscrew the four feet by twisting them like a regular screw. Remove all screws (don't forget the screws located under the feet). Please make a note of which screws that go where as there are three different types and store them separately.

Double check that all screws are removed and then try to get a grip of the bottom by placing your nails between the bottom and the top. The bottom is made of a relatively soft rubber or plastic material so it will flex a little. It will take some force to remove it. Let the cable slide through the hole in the bottom so you can remove the bottom entirely.