How do I access the heads on Canon Vixia HV40 so as to clean them?

CaptainJack — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:47:59 GMT

Yes - I know tape based camcorders are history but I still need mine to get all of the older footage I shot into my computer.

However, I can't access the heads very well simply by opening the cassette door - especially the big round silver thingy at the botton that play the tapes.

I tried taking the door off - but there is a small screw in the hingh part of the door that I can't get my screwdriver to work on as it keeps sliding off. So I can't get that screw out and I don't want to press too hard for fear of bending it.

How do I clean the heads?

How do I get the door off so I can access them?

It's really hard to get at those heads with the door on!

Re: How do I access the heads on Canon Vixia HV40 so as to clean them?

Ray-uk — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:23:53 GMT

Have you tried using a cleaning tape, easier than dismantling your camera.

Re: How do I access the heads on Canon Vixia HV40 so as to clean them?

CaptainJack — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:42:19 GMT

yes - I used a cleaning tape but it did not fix the problem w blue screen.

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How do I access the heads on Canon Vixia HV40 so as to clean them?

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