You rely on your Montgomery Ward VHS player to provide the clear video playback you expect from your video cassette tapes. Montgomery Ward VHS players include the features you look for in video cassette tape players such as automatic tracking and adaptive picture controls. When your Montgomery Ward VHS player isn't working properly, you can find the repair parts you need to fix the player at Sears PartsDirect.
How to repair a video cassette tape used in your Montgomery Ward VHS player
Remove all adhesive labels from the spine of the video cassette tape or cut the label along the seam cassette case so you can separate the halves of the cassette case.
Remove the screws from the back of the cassette tape. Typically there are screws in each corner and a screw in the middle.
Lay the video cassette tape on a padded surface with the top of the tape facing up. Open the front cover and carefully pull the top off of the tape.
Route the broken tape ends through the rollers. Release the reel catch and pull some tape out on both ends then let go of the release to lock the reels.
Cut off any damaged tape. Overlay the ends of the broken video tape and cut across the overlay at a 30-degree angle. Tape the back sides of the video tape ends together using adhesive tape. Trim adhesive tape overlay from the video tape.
Rewind the video tape back in the cassette case. Reinstall the cassette case cover and reinstall the screws.
Insert the video cassette tape in the VHS player and check to see if the tape plays properly.
Cleaning the video cassette tape heads on your Montgomery Ward VHS player
You'll need to clean the video cassette tape heads inside your VHS player when video or sound playback deteriorates and tracking adjustments don't fix the problem.
Gather the cleaning supplies. You'll need pure isopropyl alcohol, cleaning swabs and a fine-woven, lint-free cloth.
Eject the video cassette tape if you have one loaded in the VHS player then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to disconnect electrical power from the VHS player.
Moisten swabs in isopropyl alcohol and carefully wipe the rollers, guides and pins in the tape path.
Gently wipe the audio and erase heads with a swab moistened in isopropyl alcohol.
Wet the lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol and carefully and gently wipe the drum assembly.
Reassemble the VHS player and plug in the power cord to restore power.
