f5s box stuck on load

[kurrdogg]

can anyone help i have just updated my f5s with ajs programme list now the box is stuck on load

[digicon]

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[SoggyTissue]

I had the exact same thing yesterday, went from "load" up to L100 then back to the start (On a F5 box) I made one of those RS232 null modem cables but the box was still in a loop after flashing the firmware. What I noticed was that when the box got to L90 the display dimmed so decided to try another (PSU 12v 2amp DC) and guess what the box booted up straight away! and inside the PSU I found a burst capacitor..but remember you have to have the correct polarity on the PSU (center positive) Might not be your problem but it's worth taking a look at. (new one is roughly a tenner on fleabay)