How to remove a jammed tape in the vcr?

 

New member
Username: Jkwhsu

Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-04
my sony vcr slv 640hf has been working fine for years. The other day, after playing a baby einstein tape for my baby, it rewound, but wouldn't eject. Now I can fast forward & rewind, but can not eject the tape & the tape does not play now. Is there an easy way to remove the tape without taking the unit apart?
 

Bronze Member
Username: John_s

Columbus, Ohio US

Post Number: 46
Registered: Feb-04
Joe:
In my experience, the only way to remove the tape is take the unit apart, by unscrewing and removing the top cover. The tape may now be damaged and unplayable.

My guess is the idler wheel is worn out. These days it would cost more for repair than buying a new VCR.
 

Anonymous
 
Joe Hsu,

Here is the solution for your problem.


http://www.fixer.com/no-eject.html


Hope it helps. It did for me.

Cheers.
 

Unregistered guest
I have found 2 things that have worked when tapes wouldn't eject. They are 1) turn the vcr upside down and press the eject button, 2) use the remote eject button instead of the eject button on the vcr. This method has worked for me many times over the years. Hope this helps.
 

Silver Member
Username: Dmwiley

Post Number: 327
Registered: Feb-05
Anonymous, now that's what I call an outstanding post!!!!!
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