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I have a Memorex Model 158 Moviecorder. When I insert a cassette and push the side closed, the compartment closes as expected, but then immediately opens back up. Any ideas on the problem?

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There may be slack in the tape cassette - try tightening the tape

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Jun 30, 2008

SOURCE: camcorder cassette holder stuck/won't eject

Try taking the battery out...

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SOURCE: freezer door pops open when fridge door is closed.

well u need to check the rubber of ur freezer ;s door .some damaging in the rubber is causing the problem.

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  • Posted on Aug 08, 2009

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

bluelikealex

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  • Posted on Dec 02, 2009

SOURCE: TAPE COMPARTMENT KEEPS POPPING OPEN

I Had The Same Issue And Fixed It :o) I Have A Sony Handycam CCD F-730A 8mm. I put the tape in and close it but it would not load the tape down. It just pop back out. If I took the tape out, it works perfectly and would loaded the tape doc down and close.

1st: I unscrewed and removed the door to the tape. Where the tape can be seen. 2 screws hold it down. Without the tape inside. I Saw a Clear Small Plastic in the inside of the camera where the tape sits on each side. On Both Sides, Left and Right are clear plastic like sensors. They look Like Glass and are small.

2nd: I Cleaned them both with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol. It Worked. The tape loaded and worked nicely.

It was strange. If i touched one of the small glass like sensors. the mechanism the loede the tape would not work. When The Glass sensor was blocked by the tape or just by my finger in front of it, it would not load. Very strange.

Bluelikealex :o)

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 06, 2010

SOURCE: Put tape in cassette compartment push it closed -

I am having this same problem and I did a test. There appears to be some type of light sensor that fits in the tape when you try to close it. When there is no tape the loading mechanisim will work. If you put in a tape it covers the sensor and will reject the tape. I used a clear straw and covered the sensor and it closed. I then blocked the ligh from coming in the straw and covered the sensor and it ejected the same as having the tape in. Does anyone know where I get get this part?

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