thanks for your reply. I have open the camcorder up several times, so I'm no
that unfamiliar with the inards, mostly re-aligning the lens area, but not the
ejection side, please, if you can guide me to the least damage possible for
professional work later. My parents are leaving soon, and I have momentos on
the tape. Scenario: we went to the beach.
possibly sand granual interference,,,

the camcorder can be repaired at later date. please help.
Kind Regards,
Dee