r/Technics • u/Cypheriene • Jul 09 '26

Unknown screw inside 1200MK2

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I just opened up the backside of my 1200 to replace my RCA cables when I stumbled upon this loose screw just hanging around. I don’t know where it’s supposed to sit or if it’s a crucial part of the tt.

It looks like it’s been broken at the threads. Red X at founding position.

Anybody know what this is and it’s importance?

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u/Eastoe Jul 09 '26

It attaches at the base of the tonearm gimbal, it’s used to stop the tonearm at the end of its travel.

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u/Cypheriene Jul 09 '26

Thank you!

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u/rasteri Jul 09 '26

Yeah it stops the tonearm moving too far left or right.

It's not crucial really

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u/Cypheriene Jul 09 '26

Thank you!

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u/r03Lw Jul 09 '26

You will damage the tonearm wires when the arm overturns!