How to clean your VCRs

How to clean your VCRs

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This article explains how to manually clean your VCRs if you notice streaks, audio dropouts, or tracking errors. These instructions apply to VHS VCRs. If you have a VCR in BETA or another format, the process will be similar, but some of the internal components may be in slightly different locations.

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Video Head Cleaning DIY 2021

After 41 years of production, the VCR format was officially discontinued in July 2016. Since new replacements are not available, it is important to know how to clean your VCRs.

Before you begin, make sure you have the right screwdrivers, a can of compressed air, cotton balls, and isopropyl alcohol. Then:

Eject the tape from the VCR and unplug the VCR from the wall outlet.