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Hi everyone!

I would like to change the grill cloth (quite damaged) on my HMV 130. I got a replacement very similar to the original.
Does anyone have photos/videos on how to remove the internal horn, remove the old grill and place the new one? I need help...

Thanks to those who will help me.

I have just had to deal with the same situation and it proved to be absurdly easy. There are two screws on the inner face of the strip of wood above the grille, each about 4" (10.16cm) from the side of the cabinet with a space of 7.5" (19cm) between them. Remove these, and then carefully pull the frame of the grille forward near the top. It should swing outward and can then be lifted clear. A tongue on the bottom edge fits into a slot in the case; this must be disengaged on removal and must be engaged first when you come to refit the grille. You will probably need to remove the turntable in order to get at the left-hand screw, but no other dismantling is required.

Oliver Mundy.