1 01:43 How To Fix A VCR Which Eats Your Tapes In Less Than 5 Minutes. by MarshmallowSticks (11/17/07) 13,351 views Shows and describes how to easily fix (with only a screwdriver) the most likely cause of a tape eating VCR. Do this step first and you will save between $100 and $300 by not buying a new machine.