Sony Video HandyCam tape jammed any ideas ?

tellboy | 10:41 Thu 12th Jul 2007 | Technology

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I am racked with guilt. I borrowed a Sony HandyCam Video 8 to transfer some old tapes I had on to DVD.
All was going well until one tape went in made a bleeping noise and now wont eject or play.
I can see no way of doing a manual eject all I get is a slight click on the eject switch (I am using a mains adaptor)

It is out of guarantee and to get the tape out is called a "repair" by Jessops at a standard cost of �222.
I feel obliged to get it fixed of course but If anyone knows how to get a jammed tape out I would love to know.

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puzzlesRus

Aren't there 4 tiny screws securing the plastic cover to the tray mechanism ? I seem to recall I had a similar problem with my Sony handycam and was able to get at and cut the tape, making it finally open the tray. Perhaps your model is different though.

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You are right ! Sorted........thanks

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