You can use a C or a D(1.5v) battery to run most of these Camcorder Mechanisms.A 9v Battery will run them much faster,so be careful. Obviously with power disconnected,and even the Loading motor unplugged if possible,just apply the Battery to the Loading Motor. you'll find out if there are any mechanical obstructions causing the Unload problems. Peggs At 12:44 AM 11/22/02 EST, MYERSVCR@xxxxxxx wrote: > > This camcorder had a tape stuck in it. After removing tape, and >reassembling and making sure all connectors were attached, it loads the >'tape' (I covered the center LED) but will not unload. This is the way it >first came to me. Tape was around the heads. Using a tape produces same >results. >E07 "unit in safeguard mode and "remove and reattach battery" flashing in >viewfinder. I am powering it using AC adapter. No mechanical obstructions >visible blocking the spindles from unloading. In fact when I uncover the LED >and just plug in adapter with no tape in unit the spindles go around the >heads, unload and pressing eject on function board works. > Problems with unloading only when tape is inserted or when I defeat the >center LED > I'm thinking possibly the mode switch needs cleaned or positioned. HOw do >you clean these little things? and does anyone have a print or could explain >mode switch positioning? >This switch is really hard to get to. Craig >------------------------------------------ >To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html >------------------------------------------ >***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >Submit Repair Tips here: >http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > Peggs' Electronics 1519 West 2nd Street Owensboro,KY 42301 270-926-4968 fax 270-686-7399 ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/