how can i fix rca dvd recorder keep getting interface error and dvd door wont open

mark mcintosh, January 2008

Mark. The problem is due to a manufacturing defect in the unit's internal power-supply. All you need to do is replace just a single (undersized) capacitor on it! I wrote a step-by-step repair brief explaining how.

Even those with no electronics background whatsoever can do this repair themselves. The replacement part costs only $1.59 from your local Radio Shack. It takes less than 20 minutes to do the repair.

Email me and I'll gladly send you the full details. There are no charges or fees involved. I wrote this repair brief to help fellow RCA DRC8320N and DRC8335 combo recorder owners whose units have failed from this widespread manufacturing defect.

mikeadams110@yahoo.com

Mike Adams, November 2008

Try pushing and holding the Standby/On button for five seconds. This MAY reset the unit. It only worked once for me, but I was able to get the DVD out before the unit died permanently. Good luck with this POS

Chris, April 2008

Same problem.
This DVD "recorder"(in two years haven't successfully burned a
single DVD) is a piece of cr*p.
I'll never buy another thing with RCA on it.
RCA used to mean quality.
Now it just means more Chinese junk.

Rick Smith, January 2008