How do I repair a broken VHS tape that is broke directly in the middle of the tape?

Ruthanne, January 2005

open the tape by opening the screws get some sellotape put the tape together put the tape over it cut off excess from the sides put back together play on i have done this with tapes before they. work .fine

eamon, January 2005

Even better, I see some offer DVD copies of the original tape.
DVD copies are generally excellent and far more versatile and stable in playback, search & pause.

Cobweb, January 2005

With difficulty if the break/damage is in the centre of the cassette.

If the tape is very important or sentimental there are several online services available. You may even find a someone locally. Locally, I suggest you ask in Photographic Suppliers or Photographers for recommendations as they probably get asked occasionally if old wedding videos and such can be repaired or copied.

Look for a company that will both repair the original AND provide you with a NEW COPY of the original.

For online services, type "video cassette repair" in a search engine, eg. Google

Cobweb, January 2005