How To Repair A MiniDV Tape (Easy Tutorial 2022) How To Fix & Restore A Damaged Or Split MiniDV Tape

Repairing a Mini DV tape is actually not very difficult at all, once you have the right tools. In many ways, it’s very similar to the VHS tape repair and audio tape repair. Although tapes can become damaged in many different ways, tape breaking is one of the most common types of damage to these miniDV tapes. In this video, I will show how to repair a Mini DV cassette with a damaged or split tape.
1. First, you will need a 1.4mm Phillips Head screwdriver
2. Unscrew the 4 nails in a counterclockwise motion
3. Carefully remove the bottom cover by gently pulling it up
4. Open the inner flap and remove the spools by pulling it up
5. Inspect your film and find the section where it's damaged
6. Use scissors to cut the damaged section
7. Remove the damaged film by cutting it in an angle
8. Get a small piece of tape and connect the 2 ends together
9. You do not have to tape both sides, less friction is better
10. Make sure the tape is not sticking out
11. Scroll the stools so that the tape gets hidden
Now lets reassemble everything back together
12. Make sure the card chip is positioned in the slot of the case
13. Make sure the plastic cylinder is positioned in the center of the case
14. Finally make sure the slider is positioned in the slot of the case
15. Reassemble the stools back into the case
16. Make sure the transparent side of the stool is facing upwards
17. Gently put the stools back in its position
18. Rotate the stools to tighten the film
19. Use your pointer finger to pull the inner flap upwards
20. Now with your fingers, pull the entire flap upwards
21. Carefully reassemble the case together
22. You can release your fingers once the case is reassembled
23. Make sure you can see the film through the case
24. Check to see if the film is not damaged
25. You can screw the 4 nails back together in a clockwise motion
Congratulations, you've just restored your mini DV film!

[@sandorsztankovits6359]

Thank You !!!!!

[@GrindelwaldProductions]

Very helpful saving most of a precious, but damaged DV tape I have. Thank you! 😊

[@BreakifyTV]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@runwiththerunners8152]

Thank you very well presented, much appreciated!

[@nafiachafik3951]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@BreakifyTV]

you're welcome :)

[@tHeXeKuter]

what song is this im having spiritual awakening just trying to fix a dv tape now

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[@BreakifyTV]

Greetings, thanks for watching 😊☮

[@hernantopasso9317]

Hi! I have some MiniDV cases that don't have screws. What can I do with that tape?

[@BreakifyTV]

Screwless tapes are glued or ultrasonically welded; so, a very sharp razor knife will open it with just a few passes across the seam. Have a camera running to capture what the layout is as you open it, so you know how to piece it back together. Or disassemble a donor tape for practice first. (After you dissemble the case, you can also replace it with a one that has screws)

[@octaviocortes6684]

Great video!!! Thanks

[@firdavs4211]

Thank you very much 🎉

[@feniksphoenix8026]

Thanks alot for this upload.

[@BreakifyTV]

you're welcome!

[@Rudraksha_M007]

Thanks jobs done.

[@spacemusicforyoursoul5530]

Thanks!

[@SHIBBYiPANDA]

I got one for you: the kids got a hold of a mini-dv tape and ripped the tape out of the cassette casing. It's currently bagged up into a mangled pile inside a zip-lock bag at the top of my closet. Is that footage ruined or is that repairable?

[@BreakifyTV]

If most of the tape is mangled with scratches or creases, it will be very difficult to repair. However, if only a section is damaged, you can cut out that part. This tutorial is only applicable if there is still an undamaged section of the tape remaining!

[@EmeraldCityVideo]

I feel really stupid after clicking on this. I've fixed VHS tapes this way for years, but had been told by someone I trusted that mini DV tapes would not tolerate being touched and that I would almost certainly ruin them trying.

[@realgorki]

I don't have any screws in my mini dv

[@gridcoach1]

I watched your tutorial and was able to remove the two spools from the damaged tape, but could not open a new tape case. Would you have an opened case that I could purchase and place the two spools in it? Let me know and I will send payment and shipping address. Thanks!

[@user-yd8pw4cv2g]

Зачем её было резать, можно было разровнять 🤔

[@Rudraksha_M007]

Hello I have ordered a replaceable dvc tape and the cassette was broken so I had to take the reel out . I wanted to ask you how long can I keep the tape outside of the cassette or is it safe to keep It. I'm keeping it in a low temperature

[@BreakifyTV]

You should be fine but try to avoid too much heat or light, as it can damage the tape. Somewhere cool and dark should be fine

[@Rudraksha_M007]

@@BreakifyTV nowadays its hard to find a case with screws so if I use it with one with no screws how do I place it back again.

[@tkr8866]

What if the damaged areas of the tape have video data. You just lose that part of the video? I’d rather find a way to restore the actual tape rather than disposing of potentially good footage.

[@user-kj4sc7yf9j]

Дякую .