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The cassette holder isn't closing......and the tape is not loading

I m having double problems.the cassette holder of my camcorder isnt closing....i mean not gettin in the place.ven i load the cassette .....it doesnt get inside the handy cam as it used to b4. my camcorder jus keeps on flashing-''re-attach the power source''.i jus don get wat the hell it means.plzzzzz help me at ur earliest.

johnginty Jan 11, 2009

Sony handycam PC55E
Tape will not load, cannot shut case.

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Not geting in holder tht mean u must open ur casset holder and put in polethin bag for a hour and it will accept tape

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