Re: Repairing JVC HR-S3910U S-VHS

Cleaned the machine and parts as best I could, but with so many parts,
looks like it needs to be looked at. <Sigh> Well, first thing,
first, I am going to chuck the WD-40, and will not use it, ever
again, because the fumes smell terrible.

Second, if it's going to cost me $70 or more to service it (which is
what I'm being quoted) I could go with a new machine, but with VHS
being phased out, it is difficult to get a good, four head machine
that gives true four head play back, the way it is supposed to. For
example: I had a look at some combo players today, but they did not
look that great (The housing for a Toshiba VHS/DVD Combo player was
terrible: It looked like the machine was from the late 80's, the
design at least. There was also a Samsung combo, looked a little
better, the buttons were small, very non descript.)

VHS has great value: There is a lot of misrepresentation and
misunderstanding of this fact, and it would be nice if manufacturers
still supported it, or at least had a high quality option available on
the market.

Any suggestions for a high quality machine, or should I just have this
serviced?

Thanks for any info.

On Jun 9, 5:01 pm, bz <bz+...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
corellians...@xxxxxxxxx wrote innews:e0c0606a-4522-45e2-bfda-69febc24832f@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

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LOL --- Yes, I think I got carried away with the WD-40, will have to
be more careful next time, not to do that, but to post here first for
any advice :)

I got carried away: Will clean the surfaces and belt(s) as
suggested. Are there any WD-40 removers on the market? :)

Pure alcohol.
Avoid methanol (unless you have very good ventilation) because it is toxic,
vapors toxic and it also absorbed through the skin.

Avoid 'rubbing alcohol', unless it is pure isopropyl alcohol, because it
can leave a residue

You can use 'Ever-clear' (195 proof vodka) [and even drink the part you
don't use]. :)

Keep clear of ignition sources while using.



Thanks for the helpful info.

P.S. I think I was inspired by an article on the web, which showed how
to fix a DVD player's drive mechanism (FYI, the Panasonic RV-32) using
WD-40. Thought that WD-40 would be a useful tool -- You guys are
right, will have to be more careful next time, and post here first for
any advice :)

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please pardon my infinite ignorance, the set-of-things-I-do-not-know is an
infinite set.

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