Vhs tape stuck inside Samsung DVD-V3500 dvd/vcr combo

Not much mechanical skill needed for the task ahead. there are three screws which holds the cover on the player. Here are a few steps that may help you with your power problem. There is a fuse located inside of the player at the power cord connection for safety purposes.
1. Remove all power from the combo player
2. Remove three screws from the rear of the player cover
3. Remove cover, as the cover is removed you will see the fuse at the end of the power cord attachment.
4. Remove the fuse and replace with same amperage or volts required. (replacements could be found at Radio Shack.)
5. Replace cover
6. Connect Power and check combo player

Go to this web site. It will give you some guidance on how to remove the tape. I had the same problem and managed to get the tape out with out much trouble. My DVD V 3500 blows fuses like they are going out of style. Go to http://www.fixer.com/ for help.