Panasonic PV-8661 won't accept tape

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L Mehl

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Hello --

Is it worth it to fix this problem?

The metal-bottomed cassette carrier no longer positions itself just behind
and at the bottom of the opening in which a tape is inserted. Instead, it
remains elevated above and at a distance from the opening.

Thanks for any suggestions of the parts and cost involved, and/or whether or
not to discard it.

L Mehl
 
Sounds like it's not opening the cassette lid as the tape moves in.


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"L Mehl" <mehl_nospam@cyvest.com> wrote in message
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Hello --

Is it worth it to fix this problem?

The metal-bottomed cassette carrier no longer positions itself just behind
and at the bottom of the opening in which a tape is inserted. Instead, it
remains elevated above and at a distance from the opening.

Thanks for any suggestions of the parts and cost involved, and/or whether
or
not to discard it.

L Mehl
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The lid is stuck in the "up" position.

L Mehl


"Mark D. Zacharias" <mzacharias@yis.us> wrote in message
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Sounds like it's not opening the cassette lid as the tape moves in.


Mark Z.

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"L Mehl" <mehl_nospam@cyvest.com> wrote in message
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Hello --

Is it worth it to fix this problem?

The metal-bottomed cassette carrier no longer positions itself just
behind
and at the bottom of the opening in which a tape is inserted. Instead,
it
remains elevated above and at a distance from the opening.

Thanks for any suggestions of the parts and cost involved, and/or
whether
or
not to discard it.

L Mehl
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L Mehl:
Most likely a mechanism timing problem..... fairly inexpensive to have a
shop re-time, clean or replace mode select switch, and maybe a gear??
At the very least you should TAKE it to a repair shop to obtain a repair
cost estimate so you can make an intelligent repair decision with facts.
A tech really needs to see it first hand otherwise it is all guesses.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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"L Mehl" <mehl_nospam@cyvest.com> wrote in message

Is it worth it to fix this problem?
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Thanks Daniel

Larry

"Sofie" <sofie@olypen.com> wrote in message
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L Mehl:
Most likely a mechanism timing problem..... fairly inexpensive to have a
shop re-time, clean or replace mode select switch, and maybe a gear??
At the very least you should TAKE it to a repair shop to obtain a repair
cost estimate so you can make an intelligent repair decision with facts.
A tech really needs to see it first hand otherwise it is all guesses.
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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"L Mehl" <mehl_nospam@cyvest.com> wrote in message

Is it worth it to fix this problem?
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"L Mehl" <mehl_nospam@cyvest.com> wrote in message

Is it worth it to fix this problem?
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For an older unit, it might be worth the aggravation of some shop time
if you think it will yield a few more years service, otherwise this
would be a smart time to consider a new one, while VHS decks are still
somewhat worth their junk-store prices.

These things are made to fail, and when they start screwing up in
weird ways, you don't pay a tech $80 to (maybe) fix it, you do
yourself a favor and TOSS it.

I mean, I'm like most people ... I'm not wasteful, I care about my
equipment, I treat it respectfully and I'll attempt to repair anything
myself first, but I don't reason with consumer trash from asia. I
usually curse the reason we no longer have a choice in this fucking
country, and go buy another one.
 
Nick --

Thanks. Good advice.

Larry

"Nick Charles" <kemtrale@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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"L Mehl" <mehl_nospam@cyvest.com> wrote in message

Is it worth it to fix this problem?


For an older unit, it might be worth the aggravation of some shop time
if you think it will yield a few more years service, otherwise this
would be a smart time to consider a new one, while VHS decks are still
somewhat worth their junk-store prices.

These things are made to fail, and when they start screwing up in
weird ways, you don't pay a tech $80 to (maybe) fix it, you do
yourself a favor and TOSS it.

I mean, I'm like most people ... I'm not wasteful, I care about my
equipment, I treat it respectfully and I'll attempt to repair anything
myself first, but I don't reason with consumer trash from asia. I
usually curse the reason we no longer have a choice in this fucking
country, and go buy another one.
Click to expand...

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