Question about Samsung SV5000W VHS VCR

Power light is on, but nothing happens.

I am having a bit of problem with my VCR, the power light is on, but nothing more happens. Any ideas, what could be the problem? Thanks

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Could be faulty power supply - I have a similar issue. The only difference with mine is at that moment if I wait long enough (3 minutes from initial plugging in) the unit comes on.

I removed the lid, there is a damaged capacitor in the power supply area and scorch/burn marks on the lid.

I plan to replace the obviously faulty/damaged capacitors.

Posted on Feb 09, 2008

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Two questions, Are you able to load a cassette?, and are you able to watch TV through your VCR? These two questions are vital to further analysis. if the answer to both is no then you will have to take the VCR to a TV repair shop because it will require internal repairs that you may not have the equipment to perform. Please get back to me with the answers to these two questions Thank you,

Posted on Sep 05, 2007

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