Replacing Crosley CR42 Needle

Written By: Roberto Rosila
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Replacing Crosley CR42 Needle

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

3

Time Required

30 seconds - 2 minutes

Introduction

Replacing the needle is one of the quick and easy. This does not requires opening the device and can be done in a matter of minutes.

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    • The needle is the red plastic piece on the end of the arm. The needle snugly fits over the lower portion of the head, or front end, of the arm.

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    • While securing the end of the arm by holding the head in place, use your fingernail to push down on the front edge of the needle.

    • The needle should hang, as shown.

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    • Once the needle snaps free of the head of the arm, remove the needle by pulling down. Take care to only pull on the red portion.

    • WHEN ATTACHING NEW NEEDLE: Slide the back (open U shaped side) of the needle on first, then press to snap the front into place. You should hear a click.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Roberto Rosila

Member since: 26/01/14

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One comment

On the Crosley CR7002A I am having a problem with the turntable. When the tone arm is moved over any part of the record is slides back to the home position (rest). Is their any adjustment I can make to fix this? Thanks.

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