LG LV880 VCR no power what so ever.

[VHSRules]

Hi folks,

Just dusted off my LG LV880 VCR to try a tape. It has been used before in the past, to convert old tapes to pc without a problem. I try it today, and its stone dead. Nothing on the display what so ever. I checked the fuse in the plug, and its fine. And also the fuse in the machine, thats also good. No signs of any scorching inside the machine, for a blown component etc.

Anyone else had this problem with the LG, or other models?

Thanks.

[joecass]

Sometimes fuses that look good.... aren't. If it doesn't turn on at all, it might be a fuse or a blown power supply. Or.... sometimes the loading mechanism that automatically loads and/or ejects a VHS tape gets stuck. I have a few JVC machines that do all kinds of strange things when turning them on and off.

[VHSRules]

Sometimes fuses that look good.... aren't. If it doesn't turn on at all, it might be a fuse or a blown power supply. Or.... sometimes the loading mechanism that automatically loads and/or ejects a VHS tape gets stuck. I have a few JVC machines that do all kinds of strange things when turning them on and off.

I checked the fuses with a multimeter, and they are ok. So as you say might be the power supply.

[pippas]

If the fuses are OK then the power supply is next favourite.
The most common failures are electrolytic capacitors. Look for any that are leaking or even have 'bulging' tops, and get them replaced. You might get lucky with just doing that?

If it's a semiconductor failure it gets more complex. Usually a complete replacement PCB is then the most cost effective answer there .... if you can still find one!

[VHSRules]

If the fuses are OK then the power supply is next favourite.
The most common failures are electrolytic capacitors. Look for any that are leaking or even have 'bulging' tops, and get them replaced. You might get lucky with just doing that?

If it's a semiconductor failure it gets more complex. Usually a complete replacement PCB is then the most cost effective answer there .... if you can still find one!

Thanks. I will take another closer look. I hope its not the PCB lol.