I fixed one of my VHS tapes this morning
It fell on the floor months ago and when I played this morning it showed signs of studdering (Spools not turning properly) When the movie was over I FFed it and I could really see it!!!!!
I Rewinded it and took it apart and the thing behind the spools that control thier forward/reverse motion was broken.... Thankfully I have several blank tapes.....I just put the spools into the other shell and she plays well
I DIDNT WANNA LOSE THE MOVIE ON THAT TAPE!! (Cant be replaced... Recorded from analogue cable in the 90s and I love the movie!!)