[TechAssist] Re: Repair tip for JVC VCR HR-J620U won't accept or eject tape
- From: gulftech@xxxxxxxx
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:47:31 -0500
Gary,
I have fixed dozens of those units with the post failure by just
modifying the end of the spring into a hook to go around the operation
lever where the post is broken. No need to take the lever out.
Ken Smith
Gulf Technical Services
3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 18:44:10 -0400 Gary McCartney <gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> I just finished a JVC VCR model HR-J620U which wouldn't accept or
> eject
> a cassette.
>
> The fix was the "carriage idler" as I call it. It had a nylon post
> on
> the one end of it which held a spring. This post was broken off,
> leaving
> the spring unattached and therefore the idler was not making contact
>
> with the drive train when the eject signal was being called.
>
> I repleced the nylon post with a bolt. I had to find one that was
> fairly
> flat on the head and then I had to grind the head down until it was
> very
> thin, just enough to hold, because this idler rubs on the metal base
>
> below it.
>
> I have posted pics on my web page for a limited time, which you can
> download and save if you want.
>
> http://www.number63.ca/JVC/mechanism.jpg
>
> http://www.number63.ca/JVC/idler.jpg
>
> http://www.number63.ca/JVC/idler-mounted.jpg
>
>
>
> Gary McCartney
>
> McCartney Electronics
> Guelph Ontario Canada
> Est. 1984
> email: gary (at) number63.ca
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Kevin wrote:
> > This JVC VCR won't eject or load the tape. The loading motor is
> working
> > to move the guide posts, but not for the loading/unloading of the
> tape
> > itself. I cleaned the mode switch, no difference. When the tape
> is in
> > it plays fine. I can eject the tape by turning a gear on the
> right hand
> > side. Any tips would be appreciated. I don't want to spend too
> much
> > time on this one. Thanks.
> >
> > Kevin Wilks
> > Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> > Penticton BC Canada
> > kevintv@xxxxxxx
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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