https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-A1-Hi-8-camera/m-p/13031#M298 <P>Seafms,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Unfortunately, this is something that would require service, but the A1 is no longer in service life.&nbsp; It cannot be repaired by our Factory Service Centers anymore and replacement parts are no longer available.&nbsp; We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this causes. We do have the Canon Loyalty Program that will allow you to trade-in your out of warranty and out of Service Life camera for a newer model at a discount. You can contact our Sales Team at 1-800-OK-CANON and ask for details!</P> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:26:07 GMT Mykolas 2013-01-31T17:26:07Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-A1-Hi-8-camera/m-p/12885#M297 <P>I have an older (1989) Canon A1 Hi 8 video camera. The videocassette compartment door will not shut.</P><P>Is there an easy fix for this problem?</P> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:48:24 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-A1-Hi-8-camera/m-p/12885#M297 seafms 2013-01-29T23:48:24Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-A1-Hi-8-camera/m-p/13031#M298 <P>Seafms,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Unfortunately, this is something that would require service, but the A1 is no longer in service life.&nbsp; It cannot be repaired by our Factory Service Centers anymore and replacement parts are no longer available.&nbsp; We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this causes. We do have the Canon Loyalty Program that will allow you to trade-in your out of warranty and out of Service Life camera for a newer model at a discount. You can contact our Sales Team at 1-800-OK-CANON and ask for details!</P> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:26:07 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-A1-Hi-8-camera/m-p/13031#M298 Mykolas 2013-01-31T17:26:07Z