JVC VCR Model # HR-VP653U will not eject cartridge

I have a JVC VCR Model # HR-VP653U
which will not eject the cassette.
I have removed the cover and found information per
removing a metal plate that covers the cassette (but was
unable to press the required tabs allowing removal ??)

Is there a way to eject the cartridge without removing
the metal plate. This might be powering the eject motor,
but connections are unknown.

Also, what is the usual reason for failing to eject.

Current solution would be to physically cut out the cassette
and hope that I remove all the pieces.

"Dennis" bravely wrote to "All" (07 Jun 04 14:11:14)
--- on the heady topic of "JVC VCR Model # HR-VP653U will not eject cartridge"

De> From: (E-Mail Removed) (Dennis)

De> I have a JVC VCR Model # HR-VP653U
De> which will not eject the cassette.
De> I have removed the cover and found information per
De> removing a metal plate that covers the cassette (but was
De> unable to press the required tabs allowing removal ??)

De> Is there a way to eject the cartridge without removing
De> the metal plate. This might be powering the eject motor,
De> but connections are unknown.

De> Also, what is the usual reason for failing to eject.

De> Current solution would be to physically cut out the cassette
De> and hope that I remove all the pieces.

Can't you turn the loading motor pulley with your fingers? It's that
short gear that turns the horizontal cam on the right in front of the
A/C heads. Going one way will unload it, the other loads it. Be
prepared to wind the video tape into the case by hand before the
casing door shuts or it be crinkled. Another method is to remove about
4 screws holding down the basket but then you must preserve the
timing.

A*s*i*m*o*v

.... If all else fails, hurl it across the room a few times!

<(E-Mail Removed) (Dennis) wrote in message (snipped)> Also, what is the <usual reason for failing to eject.

Usually: a slack rubber drive belt / foreign object in mechanism
(child's toys are often a cause!) / damaged or deformed carriage
mechanism (usually due to rough insertion of cassette) / mode switch
dirty or worn.

> Current solution would be to physically cut out the cassette
> and hope that I remove all the pieces.

This is usually an inexpensive repair. Don't be tempted to use force
or you amy end up causing so much damage the unit would have to be
binned.

Ben