Sears Branded VCR Stuck in "Stop"

May 19, 2007 1 Replies

My 10 year old [rarely used] LXI Model No 850 began to hang on ejecting cassettes. [Has auto-load detect mechanism.] I replaced the old, cracked drive belt. Loads fine now, tape wraps around head for a few seconds, and then cassette goes through ejection sequence. TV display show "Stop" only, no picture even when tape fully engaged. I know this is a very cheap model but I'd rather fix as its used 6 X a year. Does any one have a suggestion as to why this is stuck in "stop"? Thank you.


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Answer found in Goldwasser's Repair FAQs: I was testing with the lid off and needed to block the stray light. All is well Thaank you Sam.

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