Hi 
Have completed a reoair on MY!  dcr-trv80 unit ( firewire connector broke) which was a nightmare to get at. 
On re-assembly the camera all works fine including photo mode , but when the bottom tape cover is moved across, the motor loading on the cassette mechanism does not operate. 
I have removed the cassette  module and tested the motor and it works ok. 
I have also verified that the microswith on the door open is operations right to the end of the planar cable..  any ideas.. mst grateful for any help 
Its a bin job if I cant get a cassette into it ... 
                           
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