Technics SL7 Lid Issue (not the catch!)
Printed From: Graham Slee Hifi System Components
Category: Turntable Audio
Forum Name: High Fidelity Turntable User
Forum Description: Technical Q&A, hints and tips
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Printed Date: 26 Mar 2026 at 10:40pm
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Topic: Technics SL7 Lid Issue (not the catch!)
Posted By: SLFan
Subject: Technics SL7 Lid Issue (not the catch!)
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2026 at 5:54pm
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Hi. This is my first post on this excellent forum. I have an issue with the lid of the deck. It’s not the usual lid release catch problem (yeah, which is has on the left side!) but it’s with the lid itself. When I open the lid, it does not stay in the vertical position, but it drops to around 30 degrees making it difficult to place an LP on the turntable. Does anyone know if the hinge tension can be adjusted? There’s nothing mentioned in the SM. If not, does anyone know how the hinge is dismantled? Thanks very much in advance…
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Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2026 at 8:06pm
I shall have a look at mine tomorrow and report back if I can suggest a solution to help you.
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC.
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Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2026 at 8:09pm
And welcome to our community Robert.
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC.
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Posted By: SLFan
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2026 at 7:12am
Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2026 at 8:19pm
I think the spring(s) is tucked away in the back section. Mine is not that forceful so drops back a bit from vertical but generally I'm just swapping LP's and it stays open enough.
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC.
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Posted By: SLFan
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2026 at 8:31pm
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Thanks Jon. Having looked again at the SM, the part of the lid containing the tonearm, it’s motor and drive rope assembly, which is referred to as the cabinet, has to be removed form the main unit and then one can access the lid springs.
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Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2026 at 7:55pm
Great. I hope it works well.
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC.
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