Hello everybody, I have a problem with my Grundig camcorder LC 535 (8mm). It is impossible to load a cassette. When i press 'Eject', the tape room raises at half height, then I ear a sound of something rotating: I must force by hand to help the mechanism to raise completely, so the tape door can open. After inserting a cassette, and then closing the tape door, I ear the drum spinning very fast for about 10 sec. and then the cassette is rejected. As the repair by Grundig is not worth, I wonder if i am able to repair it. If I open the camcorder, could I resolve the problem? Thank you very much.
camcorder not loading tape
Dec 11, 2005
2 Replies
Maybe, but I doubt it. Camcorders are difficult to work on. Google for specific information, by the way.
Forcing it open may have damaged it more. It could be an electronic problem like a bad sensor, switch, or ribbon cable. Or it could be a mechanical problem like a stripped gear, broken lever, bad belt(s). Or any combination of those faults.
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