1. Uneven Surface Place your record collection onto a perfectly flat platter.
2. Warped Records There is scarcely much you can do about it, though you can always find out how to fix a warped vinyl record.
3. Platter Constant pressure on a new platter mount will eventually cause a platter to either warp itself or break entirely.
4. The Belt Can be hanging too loosely or can be broken entirely. These are, however, inexpensive and easy to replace.
5. Dust & Debris Crack open the hood and make sure that there is no dust and dirt lying around that might otherwise cause some issues.
How do I stabilize my record player? This will depend on what the precise issue with it is.