Player Care

Lets start with the videos I have on RCA F/G model players, this includes the first model Sears player with the light-switch 274-54740150, as well as the Zenith VP2000.

How to service your player. https://youtu.be/2y2MJrpzGk8

How to replace the servo belt. https://youtu.be/X0JhyChAuMg

How to adjust the cams. https://youtu.be/4f4m2-rSH3g

How to adjust the sync plates, part 1. https://youtu.be/VU-I24YAs_g

How to adjust the sync plates, part 2. https://youtu.be/ic8l-f1VR7c

Next I will cover the RCA J/K model players, this includes the JcPenney player.

How to service your player. https://youtu.be/6FRbF-auSOw

How to adjust the stylus set down. https://youtu.be/rPMHkfhuAMA

How to change the stylus. https://youtu.be/EJAiKh8DD_g

How to remove the faceplate. https://youtu.be/Ksp2sTw0okY

More faceplate information. https://youtu.be/HOZuSLUFcH8

How to replace the transfer rod coupling, the official way. https://youtu.be/xIb1RDrVUn0

How to replace the transfer rod coupling, the easy way. https://youtu.be/GqZFMl-0wyw

How to remove the arm-stretcher coil. https://youtu.be/6JY80dv2-Io

How to install the arm-stretcher coil. https://youtu.be/eg4INshLcs8

How to remove a stuck disc. https://youtu.be/6qHs_SmnG7I

How to fix disc getting stuck or not loading. https://youtu.be/tLqcdzuiM9g

How to adjust platter height. https://youtu.be/d7q0nLvxTm8

Thrust plate information. https://youtu.be/wBJ5THo7wow

Common issues and failures. https://youtu.be/ngIhW4ePbxU

How to replace 3rd reduction gear. https://youtu.be/lDqnkxuBwoo

Home position sensors information. https://youtu.be/6OSjHrOQoJY

How to replace an IC (Integrated Circuit). https://youtu.be/J9ySvsaf5yA?si=FyJPx0z33OLrL5q-

Finally I am going to cover the Hitachi, Realistic, and Sears model players, this also includes all PAL players.

How to replace belts. https://youtu.be/Cw00tUdl4nI

Here are some other CED related videos I have, not all pertain to player maintenance but still useful.

How to clean a stylus. https://youtu.be/4qVAPTHiWXg

How to open and inspect a disc. https://youtu.be/mpwuWQa6Ags

CED disc inspection guide. https://youtu.be/NCGEwh5HV1Y

How to package a disc for shipping. https://youtu.be/6INFecHs6fI

How to package a player for shipping. https://youtu.be/3vU9eHX57Mw

Grooved pulley for Toshiba/Wards players. https://youtu.be/F0sN6I__n_E