problem with vcr

[john123]

see, when i try to put a tape in my vcr, it goes in, but then it makes a sqeeling noise. i opened it up, and the left head is not spinning. im not sure how to fix this. any advice?

[nobodyblossomsforever]

Loosen it perhaps? What type is it?

[nobodyblossomsforever]

http://zeus.eed.usv.ro/misc/mirrors/cc/vcr.htm

Try going here, it may tell you/give you information on what to do to fix it.

[john123]

i looked there, i tried some stuff, but it still didnet fix it. i just learned that the head is fine, but there is also a high pitched squeeling noise coming from the vcr

[Rats!]

get: a new vcr, or with the times and use dvds

[(*The Noonward Race*)]

the problems lies with the fact that you are attempting to watch a videocassette

[john123]

its actually my moms and she has like old videocassetes reocorded on birthdays and stuff

[JohnXDoe]

Well, IMO VCR's aren't meant to be fixed these days. They are cheap enough for most new. Or on ebay or whatever. Chances are parts and/or labor would cost more then a new player/recorder. Even if you were to fix it yourself it may not be worth the time, effort, or money. You can probably get a new one for $30 or $40 these days.

[john123]

oh well, thx anyway