Audio-Technica Turntable Doesn’t Spin — Troubleshooting Steps

September 3, 2022
Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica Turntable Doesn’t Spin

This is an Audio-Technica AT-LP120X turntable/record player.

It occasionally has an issue where the it appears to turn on, but the turntable doesn’t spin.

You can usually fix this issue by holding the start/stop button for a longish period until it starts up. Some users report you can also try tapping the button quickly if the hold method does not fix it. Be sure to have the needle in a safe position when resetting!

Troubleshooting Steps

Let’s Start…

Here, we have the Audio-Technica AT-LP120X turntable/record player.

AT-LP120X turntable

I just had an issue A couple minutes ago , where it’s been sitting for a few months.

  • I go turn it on
  • Lights all work and everything,
  • Hit the Start/Stop button
  • Nothing happens

AT-LP120X turntable_Press Start

So I solve this by…

  • Pressing and holding down on the Start/Stop button
  • Maybe 15 to 30 seconds

AT-LP120X turntable_ Hold on Start

You’ll just notice that, after you hold it down for that period of time ….

It’ll just Started Playing, [ Music ] should be good and That’s Solve the issue.

AT-LP120X turntable_Run

If that did not solve your issue, you may try some additional troubleshooting steps offered by other owners:

Method 2:

  1. turn the device on
  2. hold the stop/start button (continue to hold)
  3. unplug the AC adapter (from the back of the player)
  4. wait 5 to 10 seconds
  5. plug the AC adapter back in
  6. release the stop/start button

Method 3:

  • repeatedly press the stop start button and toggle forward/reverse

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