Audio-Technica lp60 auto return problem

So I bought a lp60 a year ago and it's worked fine until some months ago. So the problem is that the arm with the needle on it (I don't know its name because I'm quite a newbie at turntables) randomly, in the middle of the vinyl, lifts up and goes back to resting position. After some research I concluded that it has to be some kind of "auto-return" mechanism that causes the arm to go back to resting position. I might be wrong here and I would be very happy if someone that knows the exact problem can tell me what it is, and how to fix it.

Either way, if we conclude that it's some auto-return problem I've done some more research and found out that the lp60 is too new for my depeche mode lp's. Apparently the jacks in the lp is to close to eachother and that causes some problem. So, my initial question, does anyone know how to disable the "auto-return" function? I've searched around and didn't find anything, is it even possible?

If you know any guide or any knowledge, I'll be more then happy to know it! :)