LOAD

[jc69817]

Hi guys. Think if ****ed my f5s box up. I just tried to update my channel list and now all I get on the display is load. I've tried the "tried and tested" method of unplug wait a minute and plug back in but no change. Any help would be appreciated but please make it an idiots guide.

Many thanks

[colin1977]

hi mate ive just had the same problem and fixed it from a guide on here you need a null modem cable

[jc69817]

just looked at that. looks abit complicated for me lol. was it easy to do ?

[P&D]

Everything you need is in this thread..Recover Dead Skybox/Openbox Flash Using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/recover-dead-skybox-openbox-flash-using-serial-rs232-null-modem-cable-233298/)

[jc69817]

Been reading through that but step 2 says switch the box off. The f5s has no power switch. Sorry if I'm being thick but can't see how to do it. Only had a quick read so may have missed the relevant info.

[Shady]

unplug it
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[jc69817]

does it not need power. that's far to simple, my problem is I over complicate things.

[P&D]

As you say the F5 has no on & off switch....shady means ......when you start the software on the computer....then plug the power cable in
(you must start the software on the com before plugging the power in)