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pspmixer
5th August, 2015, 04:25 PM
my skybox f5 today decided to take the knock and not turn
ive tried the sticky thread on here but no look
anyone help further what i can do thanks

maca
5th August, 2015, 04:49 PM
The psu is goosed get one of flea bay cheap..

pspmixer
6th August, 2015, 04:27 PM
The psu is goosed get one of flea bay cheap..
is this onehttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-Board-Power-Supply-Board-SMPS-For-Original-Skybox-F3-Satellite-Receiver-/291531112187?pb=14&bolp=1&maxbid=2.00

Hadron
8th August, 2015, 12:33 PM
is this onehttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-Board-Power-Supply-Board-SMPS-For-Original-Skybox-F3-Satellite-Receiver-/291531112187?pb=14&bolp=1&maxbid=2.00

No. That's an internal power supply board for an F3.

You need an external power supply unit for the F5.

I would recommend this one, as it is better quality, and only 30p or so dearer than the cheapest ones sold on Ebay:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-12-Volt-2-A-AC-DC-Charger-for-TalkTalk-HUAWEI-DN370T-PVR-UK-Adaptor-/181736845155?hash=item2a505c2f63

pspmixer
12th September, 2015, 03:32 PM
I tried plug in my external hard drive and it powered that up no problem , what else could it as it appears that plug is ok

ascouser
12th September, 2015, 04:15 PM
Hello, remove cover where lead goes into box you will find broken solder joint, resolder all ok

pspmixer
14th September, 2015, 02:55 PM
any pictures showing where

pspmixer
28th September, 2015, 11:20 AM
any help please

super jumbe
28th September, 2015, 11:45 AM
F5 not easy to dismantle, if box over 2 years get a new 1…