Servicing Terms
I'm a moderate skill level not a expert, some i can fix and some i can't. The costs listed below are for labor and parts. You are responible for all shipping costs including knowing how much to include for return shipping (i cannot determine this factor, it will vary on the weight). Shipping and parts are non refundable, the service sometimes is. Instead of shipping your item(s) to be repaired, i can tell you through email how to do it, price varies on how much instructions i need to give. Doing it yourself is your own risk, i am not responsible if it doesn't work out or more damage. If it's not worth fixing i don't repair it. Some items can't be fixed. If just needing stickers or writing removed i can email and explain for free.
VHS, Beta VCR & TV Repair and Parts
All parts listed are used and will be very good useable condition but for how much life is left in them is unknown which is almost your only option because there are no new parts available anymore unless old stock or salvaged from other units (power supplies are unique in every brand name and model no.) except for belts and power supply components from a electronic store. It's common for places to make custom belts, a pinch roller is a maybe. Sensor lights can be reused in different units, they might not fit right in the place provided but you can custom it, i've done it before. It's not possible for me to give out instructions through email except for cleaning because each unit is different. A head cleaner only does half the job. Any remotes listed, the batteries are not included.
VCR Database: The database i made myself will cover what parts are needed for a normal repair when you used to buy complete kits, what units will fit the same parts, skill level of how difficult to use the complete kit, what company made what vcr, how to measure belts, few pdf files showing various instructions and what video heads are compatible with other units. Camcorder heads and tv related also included. Everything is covered that i know of but i'm still missing some information, most of it being lesser known companies, pictures, instructions, camcorders, tvs and Beta. Notepad and paint is found on every computer so it's compatible with all, other software should be able to open the files too. There are several freeware software that will read pdf, one can be provided on request but can't promise it will work on your computer. Also there is 1 exe file, compatible or not will vary.
All files on a CD-RW 3.00
Information on just 1 or 2 units Free
Belt Kit for General Electric VG-7515, VG-7525, VG-7575, VG-7615, VG-7675; Go Video GV2020, GV2020X, GV2030, GV2030X, GV2040; Samsung VM-6003, VM-7003, VP-2309, VP-2509, VR-2650, VR-2670, VR-2680, VR-3509, VR-3519, VR-3529, VR-5509, VR-5519, VR-5620, VR-5620L, VR-7610L; Toshiba M-6100 (quantity of 2): all 3 belts and the idler tire; these were bought new and tried in a unit that didn't work and then taken out so they are still new 8.00; i also have pinch rollers to go with them but are used; price with pinch roller 9.00; since they are two it will perfect for dual decks, each side requires the same. First to order 1 or both will also receive printed instructions.
Cleaning 1.00, 2.00 for dual decks. TV cleaning will range from 2.00 on up. Prices will vary on other servicing depending on the unit. There are almost no parts available for TVs so all i can or anyone can do is simple repair from a basic database, cleaning, and capacitors. Just like anything else that is dirty it won't run properly or at all. TVs will be a slow turn around because i don't work on them unless i know they have been unplugged for a least a week so there is no or hardly voltage stored. Any hit from this voltage at a charge can injure or kill someone.
Cap (quantity of 6): 4 white caps and 2 black caps that goes on top of some pinch rollers instead of a screw; color does matter 0.25 each
Fuse (quantity of 15): 125v, fits most if not all units, Free
Idler: geared version if you have one that needs a idler with a rubber tire then it won't work, RCA VKT-375, VKT-385, VLT series except for 300, 350, 900, & 950, and VMT series 0.50
Key that fits into the slot to configure channels Free
Miscellaneous: rubber belts, idlers, idler tires, pinch rollers, screws including non magnetic, washers, metal rings; sometimes i will have some need to ask - price ranges from free to 0.50 each piece unless it looks or is new
Remote Control: GoVideo Dual Deck GV2030X 5.00
Remote Control: JVC HR-D400U 3.00
Remote Control: Polaroid TV 18' flat screen TLA-01911C 3.00
Remote Control: RCA VMT-385 3.00
Remote Control: Sony DVD Recorder RDR-GX300 5.00
Sensor light (quantity of 3 listed as A, B, & C): A = Magnavox VR8405SL01 might fit other units 1.00; B = the platform is broke off missing with no screw hole, needs to be custom fit Free; C = JVC HRD400U might fit other units, unlikely able to custom fit to one that doesn't require this kind 1.00
Video Head (quantity of 2, each coming with a top cap hooked on with 2 non magnetic screws, i don't think the caps are required to use): Go Video GV2030X, since i have 2 it would be perfect for a dual deck or even better with the above belt kit; this head probably fits others but i have no record of it, even though they are several model numbers that use the belts, it doesn't mean the head is the same 2.00
Video Head (quantity of 3): Curthis Mathis JV729, General Electric: 1VCR-3001X, JC Penney: 686-5030, 686-5032, 686-5041, 686-5050, 686-5060, 886-5019, Magnavox: VR-8380BK01, VR-8382BK01, VR-8400BK01, VR-8402BK01, VR-8405SL01, VR-8416SL01, VR-8420SL01, VR-8450BK01, VR-8470BK01, VR-8471BK01 , Olympus: VC-101, VC-201, Philico: V1002SLO1, V1003SLO1, V-1726TSL01, V-1727TSL01, VC-2225SL01, Panasonic: HV-773, PV-1220, PV-1220M, PV-1231, PV-1320, PV-1321, PV-1322, PV-5000, PV-5110, PV-5111, PV-5200, PV-5400, PV-5500, Quasar: VH-5031WW, VH-5032WQ, VH-5135WQ, VP-5420UQ, VP-5430WQ, Sylvania: VC2225SLO1, VC22305LO1, VC2790SLO1, VC2960SLO1, VC-4526SL01, & TEKNIKA: VCR470, VCR471 2.00
Video Head: Quasar: VH-5042K, VH-5042XQ, VH-5043XQ, VH-5050XQ, VH-5140XQ, VH-5141XQ, & VH-5145XQ; Panasonic PV-1222, PV-1224, PV-1225, PV-1227, & PV-1230; and Philco VC-10005L01 2.00
Video Head: RCA units: VMT3 series, VPT3 series, VPT490, VPT495 and VPT595 2.00
NTSC, PAL and Beta VHS Repair
Each tape: Easy 1.00, more advanced 5.00, cleaning mold (white stuff you see through the window), dirt etc on the actual tape (if bad then it will need replacement reels) 10.00
Parts: screws, reels and housing, when available are usually free unless i have to pick up what you need.
Video Game Repair
I only service vintage cartridge form video game related products, nothing any newer than Nintendo 64. Cleaning 1.00, inside and outside cleaning 2.00. Pin replacement for the Nintendo Entertainment System 1.00 + the actual pin cost. I never changed a battery before but i can offer it on as is basis, shouldn't be that hard i do electronics with vcrs all the time. Most other problems are not worth fixing but you can email and check.
Music Cassette Repair and Parts
All cassette repair with one exception 5.00; Cleaning of mold (white stuff you see through the window), dirt etc. on the actual tape 25.00. Prices will vary on servicing players.
Rubber belts or housing: sometimes i will have some used or new, the price will vary from free up to 2.00 each piece.
Computer Repair
Depending on what the problem is and if any parts need. The minimum is 5.00.
Key that fits into old style computers Free
Miscellious
Once in a while i will repair other electronic items. Radios, Clock Radios, 8 Track, Record Players etc. Ask for details.