Technics SL-1900 turntable repair & review

A 40-year-old turntable that I got for under $50 which has better specs than new turntables costing over $1000 -- but it has a common problem of the tonearm getting stuck in the raised position and not lowering. I show you how to fix it.

Vinyl TV's comprehensive video on how to set up a turntable and tonearm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM-aIDwfrhc

Animated 3D model of how the SL-1900's mechanism is assembled and works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ktiYAiNpjA