I assume you've already taken this into account, but if not: Make sure that the lid isn't bearing hard against the side of the lock bolt, as might occur if there's a slight warp to the lid, or if the hinge is distorted. Try gently pushing it left, right, forward or rearward while you try the lock.
Good luck, Andy On Aug 26, 2007, at 9:52 PM, DeeDee Blais wrote: > I've collected 30+ years and in that time have seen or > purchased several Victrolas that were injured because > someone used a screwdriver to pry open the locked lid. > I've always wondered what was that knucklehead > thinking? (Can you tell where this is going?) Today > I purchased a beautiful golden oak VV-XVI that was > eighty miles from home. I removed the motor board and > tone arm to lighten the load and locked the lid. I'm > home now and I can't get the lid unlocked. I have > only tried the original key that came with the > machine. Does anyone have a suggestion before I head > to Sears for a new screwdriver set? Thanks, Jerry Blais > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______________ > Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from > someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433 > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
