Joe Wackerman wrote:
>
> Paul - I like your resourcefulness....but back up a second. Besides
> possible multilayers, cracked ceramics, bent/broken mechanisms...what will
> you have when you are done? If I bought a $1400 VCR I wouldn't want my
> buddy doing an etch/epoxy/solder job on it. Buy your friend a new VCR (your
> car insurance should cover it), and play with this broken bird for your own
> fun. If you get it working, it'll make a great story. Joe
>
> At 12:33 AM 5/7/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >    Please help.         Need to reconnect tracers.     I have uploaded a
> >picture of the broken board  (now epoxied together) at
> >http://www.digitalnebula.com/vcr.jpg   You should be able to see the copper
> >tracers as I have etched away all the green  stuff, and epoxied the 2
> >halves together.    """" kit, $13.99, from Radio Shack  also.     Radio
> >Shack solder gun,  wire strippers, and about $50.   Questions: What is the
> >best way to repair it? What is the most economical way to repair it? How
> >should I do it? Is there a good Web site or manual out there that would
> >help  me?   Thanks you for your help.   Sincerely,   Paul Millington
>
> Joe Wackerman
> Sr. Mechanical Engineer
> Parker Hannifin
> Compumotor Division
> 5500 Business Park Drive
> Rohnert Park, CA 94928
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Isn't it possible to just order a replacement card?  If the rest of the
mechanisms are functioning properly (which I would be skeptical about)
than these might be the cheapest most reliable alternative to replacing
the whole unit or taking it in for service.

E

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