(I'm an experienced tech in computers and other tech, and have successfully disassembled/repaired high end Nikon DSLR without instructions. So this, my first VCR, isn't too scary
)
I've had one of those rare, cheap, AG-5710's since the early 2010's. Unfortunately my A-to-D project was on hold for over 7 years (moving, V-Fib and more
)... and now I'm picking up again.
My VCR clearly needs some love. Won't properly load a tape. So I'm digging in to at least lubricate what's needed, and eventually likely recap.
ISSUE: I've run into some cable connectors I've not seen before. Don't want to break anything, so hints appreciated on disassembly! (I've done a bunch of searching with no joy
)
- FE sensor on the left has two wires going into a boxy orange-brown connector that doesn't want to just pull off, and has no obvious tabs.
- A/C Head on the right has a six wire ribbon going into a pumpkin-color connector
- Three larger ribbons go into large green connectors
Normally, ribbon connectors have a way to open, so there's little or no friction when removing/inserting the ribbon. I see none of that here.
So, how do I best release these?
Hints muchly appreciated.
Pete