This Sharp VCR model VCH857 would not accept a tape. Solution: Replace small circuit board (includes leaf switch) on right side of carriage. Sharp part number: DUNTK3194HE00 Also, another problem with the same VCR: When in play, the speed was about 4 times the normal for either EP or SP. Forward and reverse cue looked normal, and all other functions worked fine. Solution: There was a bad connection of the 1 1/2 inch wide white ribbon cable fitting into socket AA on the main board. Cleaned end of cable with pencil eraser and sprayed contact cleaner into the socket AA. Problem solved. Gary McCartney McCartney Electronics Guelph Ontario Canada Est. 1984 email: gary (at) number63.ca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Email List is Public. Remove: http://www.tech-assist.org/remove.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Appliance Repair List: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/chatjoin.htm#app Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/