Jan082012

Why will some of my VHS tapes not play?

John K asks:

I have a couple VHS tapes that will not play, i.e. show up on screen. Other tapes play fine. Could something be stuck? they are too valuable just to open case and pry loose. Thanks for your help!


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  • Anonymous January 8, 2012

    possible are corrupted somehow

  • Jay.0 January 9, 2012

    If they are really important, I suggest not to experiment anything.
    Find a local expert and ask him what can be done.
    and convert all you important VHS tapes to digital format,
    so you do not have to face this problem again.

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