Sony handycam dcr-hc30 cassette holder won't close

SOURCE: black screen won't record

If your Sony camera DCR-HC30 doesn't show live view to record and playback previous recordings good then its problem of bad CCD Imager and this part will be replaced.
Sony will repair your camera free of cost and you will pay shipping charges only. Click Sony CCD Support for details.
Thank you.

SOURCE: When I insert the cassette into the camera it won't close.

Try the following link to troubleshoot this issue:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=C190805

SOURCE: Sony Handycam CCD-TR64 cassette door won't close

Common problem with this mechanism. In order to fix the problem you will have to replace part called CHASSIS LS. Expensive repair, probably not worth the effort.

Testimonial: "Thanks. We ended up getting a new camcorder. That Handycam was as old as I am (18 years), so it was time for an upgrade anyway."

SOURCE: I have a Sony DCR-HC28

toss it on the ground and kick it across the room.....Mine did the same thing yesterday. After I kicked it, wife said "now we have to buy a new one" Problem solved!

SOURCE: I have a Sony Handycam Video 8 ccd-TR330E PAL.

I have a Sony Handycam Video 8 ccd-TR330E PAL.
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