This 1998 model VHSC camcorder draws about 1/2 amp of current when the eject button is pressed, but the loading motor never runs. After a few seconds of this, the power shuts off. Have checked mode switch and gear alignment, reseated ribbon cables. Can run loading motor from external power to check for mechanical jamming. Jerry Silverman Greentron Inc 4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609 864 232 3889 Fax 271 2080 mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx ------------------------------------------ Make your TechAssist database better! Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the SUBJECT field to the address above.