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That’s awesome. I’m glad to hear that I could help!

That is a hysterical movie. I am happy you were able to save it. Please support the channel by subscribing if you have not already, I’d greatly appreciate it.

It’s the most amazing screwdriver ever.

@@TheMediaNerdMT where did you buy it?

@@samrameas293 Home Depot. www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-4V-Cordless-1-4-in-Screwdriver-FVD01K/318964428

That’s funny! You most likely still have to clean the inside considering that is why is might have gotten stuck in the first place.

Unplug your vcr. Take off the top lid. Use some tape to hold open the door that the vhs tape goes in so it doesn’t close. Untangle the tape and slowly pull it out. Also make sure the lid of the vhs tape doesn’t close when you pull it out. Use tape to keep it open. Manually wind your tape back into the housing. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching and please support the channel by subscribing!

I managed to tinker around with it and figured out the problem. The belt that connected the motor to the ejection gears had slipped off. I got it back on and it's playing perfectly now! Thanks for the help and I'll be sure to keep it in mind if it happens again.

@@rileygoddard7181 great job

I’m having the same issue but mines a VCR TV and if it matters is a Panasonic Omni vision

@@TheMediaNerdMT I would do that, but mines a VCR TV and if it matters is a Panasonic Omni vision, it was ejecting it now it won’t eject it

You are welcome!

If you hear crackling, then there is something wrong with your audio heads. I don't think that it is the tapes, I think it is the player. The only way you can test is by using a different VCR that is in good condition.

Check out the video how to repair a vhs tape. You may not have to spice it but it shows how to get it back in. You will also need to clean your VCR. Check out that video as well

First try cleaning it. If that doesn’t work, then it needs repaired. Best I can tell ya.

I think the best way to prevent jams is by cleaning the VCR. I do have a video that shows how to clean a VCR by hand, not a cleaning cassette.

@@TheMediaNerdMT Just watched your cleaning tutorial and now it’s working perfect. Tested it with two different VHS which now eject and play fine. Thanks so much

@YzyTaughtM3 awesome!

Sorry, I need more information from you. I don't understand what you are saying. "I try to open the case but I can't open the tape" doesn't make sense to me.

Try cleaning the heads, pinch rollers…. I have a video for cleaning VCRs.

I can't fix crinkled tapes but I can cut out the bad part and splice it back together. You can check this video out for how to do it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqh5gpeZzpbVdp8.htmlsi=mS-2fqcZhlZI5UPj Please make sure to hit that subscribe button!

@@TheMediaNerdMT I would try to risk that myself, but im a certified idiot, so I might as well slide it to you

You can go to my website and contact me through there to discuss

Once you clean your VCR, maybe try a different tape first. If you don't have a tape that can be sacrificed, go to the thrift store and get a few. They are really cheap. Good luck.

@@TheMediaNerdMT Just to clarify, the VCR that needs cleaning is not the same VCR that was eating my tapes.

@aaronfirevlogs sounds like you should clean both

@@TheMediaNerdMT The one that eats my tapes needs a lot more than cleaning. I took it further apart to see what was wrong, because initially it wasn't loading tapes at all (I should've stopped there) so I took the bottom off to find a belt completely melted and destroyed. I took it out, spun some of the working parts to try and free it up then put it back together. I thought that the perished belt was something to do with rewinding or something unimportant, so I thought it would work. Surprisingly it did. It loaded the tape, played it for a second, then the reels spun and it got stuck. I'm going to try and clean the working VCR as I have no intent of fixing the one that ate my tape because it's extremely old and was on its last legs when it last worked properly (Around 5 and a half years ago).

Good luck

On the side of the VHS housing is a little button close to the lid on the side. You press that in to release the lid. On the bottom of the tape there is a hole in the back middle. Use a pen to press the little flap down which releases the gears to the spools. You can then manually wind your tape back safely. To answer your question about damage, I doubt it. Tapes are tough, you may get a little static from the part that got creased or some kind of blur from maybe getting finger oil on it but you should be ok.

That is why those combo units came and went pretty quickly. If one part broke, the entire thing was basically shot and they were very expensive to repair. I think that you would need to take it to a VCR repair shop to get it fixed if you still have one around.

@@TheMediaNerdMT I don’t have a VCR repair shop around so I’m gonna figure out how it works and fix it myself

good luck!

I never liked those combos. If one breaks its all trashed. Plus they were really expensive to repair. If I remember correctly, they didn’t last very long on the market.

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I feel the most common issue is dirty heads and the rollers. I have a video on how to clean a VCR. Check that out to see if it helps.

what do you need help with? You may contact me via email at info@coloradospringsvideo.com

@@TheMediaNerdMT my vhs tv tape is stuck In the tv I can’t inscrew it and get it as only the back comes off when I try rewind it it says “emergency “ and won’t play or rewind

Thank you for watching the video and commenting. I keep my screws out because I have to clean my VCRs at least once a month. You need to look into getting a refurbished VCR if you are going to keep watching your tapes. I do offer a mail in service if you would like for me to transfer your home movies for you. Please support the channel by subscribing if you have not done so already. I would greatly appreciate it.

It’s a nice VCR!

@@TheMediaNerdMT tape finally ejected, I had to giggle everything around. plugged it back in and in finally came out.

I’m happy to hear that it worked out for you. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel to help support me. If you have not already, it would be greatly appreciated.

I need a bit more to go off of than that to help you. Unplug the unit and take the top off.

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Help with?

My tape is stuck and the tape comportment will not come up so I can pull the tape out

That is not an easy fix. You may need to find a shop that can help you. I am working on a video for this type of fix but there are a lot of different VCRs.

Sorry to hear

@@TheMediaNerdMT We decided I would send it off to a friend who works at a TV station as she does videotape transfers and has much experience with tapes that are problematic. That way I am not the one to try and splice the part out.

Thanks but I will stick with my title. Can't please everyone. Sorry you have such a special and rare VCR. Maybe you could describe what your issue is.

Try unplugging, plug it back in and then immediately try to eject it. If you can get it out, don't put it back in.@YO6ITR

Good luck! I hope that you can get it fixed. Please make sure to subscribe if you have not already to help support the channel.

With a little over 45 thousand views since March of 2023, you really don't know what you are talking about. Go troll another channel.

I could use a bit more info. Is it powering up? Is it trying to eject?

My tapes stuck inside. Will not eject. Is not powering off. I've taken. The machine apart. It's a double decker. I just cannot fi d a leveror anything to release it. Help!!