How do you get a stuck tape out of a vcr/tv?

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How do you get a stuck tape out of a vcr/tv?

It's an old Zenith tv/vcr combo. When I bought it, all the buttons were either broken or melted so the only way to use it was through a remote. Over time my remote power button stopped working and the only way to turn it on was by putting a tape in. Well one day I unplugged the tv without taking a tape out and its been stuck in there ever since. Can someone please help?

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unplug it....remove its cover...near tape elevator there is a plastic gear....with a small screw-driver...

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How to get a tape out of a VCR that stuck?

I have a tape that is stuck in my VCR and I can't seem to get it out.

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How do you get a stuck vcr tape out of machine?

I have a tv with built in vcr- I have a tape stuck that I can't get out, & tv will only play for a few seconds, then cuts off!! Help!!!

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How do you get a VHS movie tape out that is stuck in VHS holder?

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I have a tape stuck in my camcorder, how do I get it out?

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