How to fix a loose s-video plug

[themaster1]

My vcr is getting old it seems (11 years old and i'm the second owner...) . If i unintentionally touch the cable (even a slight move) i get a black & white picture or distortions of some sort it need a repair and i'd love to do it myself. Anyone done this before on his own ? Pictures and diagrams are welcome

[edDV]

Just a kluge but you can try bending the S-Video connector pins (outer four) slightly toward the pin hole copper.

[jagabo]

Your other choice is to remove the old connector and solder a new one in its place. Good luck finding an exact replacement though. Maybe you can scavenge one from the VCR itself? The s-video in connector maybe? I doubt you use it anymore to record.

[filmboss80]

Plug the cable in real tight and slap a lot of duct tape around it.

[themaster1]

Your other choice is to remove the old connector and solder a new one in its place. Good luck finding an exact replacement though. Maybe you can scavenge one from the VCR itself? The s-video in connector maybe? I doubt you use it anymore to record.

That was my intention: solder it better than it is currently.Now the question would be how to do it properly. The plug is clearly not broken but loose.I have always taken care of the vcr so this problem has puzzled me regarding its origin.
Good news is i have a scart (which allow s-video) if needed (optional via the onscreen menu)

[jagabo]

If the socket is loose at the solder joints you can probably just flow some more solder over them.

[edDV]

Your other choice is to remove the old connector and solder a new one in its place. Good luck finding an exact replacement though. Maybe you can scavenge one from the VCR itself? The s-video in connector maybe? I doubt you use it anymore to record.

That was my intention: solder it better than it is currently.Now the question would be how to do it properly. The plug is clearly not broken but loose.I have always taken care of the vcr so this problem has puzzled me regarding its origin.
Good news is i have a scart (which allow s-video) if needed (optional via the onscreen menu)

The first good use for SCART ... just kidding.

[themaster1]

Is it easy to remove the mainboard of the vcr ? I had a quick look at the inside today it seems if i want to repair it (soldering) i will have to go that way and i have to do that without failure.The tricky part may concern the remounting. Help appreciated. I'll upload pictures of the inside later on.

[themaster1]

Anybody ? A how-to guide is welcomed, schematics aswell

[olyteddy]

Anybody ? A how-to guide is welcomed, schematics aswell

Without the model number not much to go on. With the model number, I'd give Google a try...

[lordsmurf]

Get a short extension cable and leave one end in the unit at all times.
Use the other end for plug/unplug of cables.

Not ideal, but an easy fix, and won't cause issues if the run is short.

[themaster1]

Anybody ? A how-to guide is welcomed, schematics aswell

Without the model number not much to go on. With the model number, I'd give Google a try...

Sorry i'm late (been busy) the model n° is HR-S8600MS from JVC obviously (it's pal/secam)

[The_Doman]

Good news is i have a scart (which allow s-video) if needed (optional via the onscreen menu)

So why not use the SCART option then?
It will save you the trouble and risk of damaging the machine.
You can get SCART to S-Video leads or make them yourself easily.

[themaster1]

Yes but the scart is also loose somewhat, still better than the s-video but not safe either.Like i said the vcr is getting old...

[zoobie]

I use a rubber band to pull the cord to the good side and attach it to something

[schematic2]

Its common for JVC connectors to break away from the circuit board. Install a cord into the connector and wiggle up and down while observing the soldered connections on the circuit board. You can often sneak a soldering tip in there to resolder without removing the board.

[themaster1]

I'm not sure what you mean by "installing a cord", seems to be an odd fix, by the way i have managed to take pics of the beast today.I'm looking forward to an answer regarding how to remove the mainboard (without breaking something...).
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2653/ssa42316.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5196/ssa42318.jpg (the s-video plug is located behind the blue component)
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/9202/ssa42319.jpg

[schematic2]

Install a s-video cable in the defective plug so that you can wiggle the connection while watching the internal solder joints. I don't recommend removing the main board unless absolutely necessary.