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How to Replace a Turntable Needle. Whether you’re a professional DJ or simply a vinyl enthusiast, knowing how to install a fresh needle will help protect your music. You will need A replacement needle A steady hand A replacement cartridge A screwdriver A pair of needle-nose pliers Tweezers and a stylus force gauge. Step 1. Examine your turntable and determine if your head shell or cartridge carrier—that is, the arm that holds the needle cartridge—is removable. If so, take it off. If you’ve never replaced your needle before, you might want to replace the needle cartridge as well. Step 2. Determine the make and model of your turntable and needle cartridge (which may or may not have its own number). Find the appropriate replacement parts by taking this information to an electronics store or using it to order online. Step 3. If you’re replacing just the needle, remove the old one by pulling