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What is a video head? A video head is a component in a video camera or VCR that scans the video tape when the tape is being played or when the device is recording. Video heads are small ferrite chips that touch the tape in order to play or record information. When and why should you clean a video head? Video heads can get dirty, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all. Cleaning video heads should not be performed as a type of maintenance or done frequently, as this can lead to wear. Cleaning video heads should only be done when there is an issue or they are dirty, while VCRs themselves can be cleaned periodically for better performance. However, sometimes video heads become damaged and cleaning won’t solve the problem. Basic video head cleaning tips Video heads are extremely delicate and must be cleaned properly to …