Cassette door stuck closed

Unable to open right cassette door. A tape is locked inside. when 'eject' label on cassette door is pushed there is very little movement, unlike the other side, which depresses slightly and opens.

Anonymous Mar 13, 2014

The tape door will not open; nor will the tape play or rewind / wind.

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Firstly: do not think about forcing the cassette door! Look inside the unit. You need to hand rotate the capstan flywheel a bit,( a large-ish metal disc attached to the motor via a rubber drive belt.)That should release the powered deck mechanism and allow ejection. Then buy a new drive belt , so that problem does not recurr. Good Luck

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