Diving inside a openbox S11

[djrikstar]

Hi i have got a s11 here that im trying to fix. when i try to reflash it via null modem cable it says STB Memory error and i have tried evry firmware out for the s11. So im going to dig deep and do this hardware way i have some experience soldering so what i want to know

Is there a way of me putting a jumper somewhere or blocking a trace to bypass the STB memory error so i can update the box if not if i replace the ali chip would that sort the problem out but ali chip is my plan B if there is no Plan A

[mahrkpat]

When switching on the S11 try increasing the switch on time from quickly to longer in steps after you press next on your recovery software.

Good luck.

[slugworth]

people either have the receiver on when they hit next or turn the receiver on too fast after hitting next. The loader gives you a LONG time to turn the receiver on,so don't be in a hurry. I have hit next only to realize I didn't have the rs232 cable connected.I connected the cable at a leisurely pace and turned the receiver on and it still loaded.The loader Must be version 2.0.0c (the version that you choose the file to load on the 1st screen} a pc with a real comport and a null modem cable.

[Hadron]

Hi i have got a s11 here that im trying to fix. when i try to reflash it via null modem cable it says STB Memory error and i have tried evry firmware out for the s11. So im going to dig deep and do this hardware way i have some experience soldering so what i want to know

Is there a way of me putting a jumper somewhere or blocking a trace to bypass the STB memory error so i can update the box if not if i replace the ali chip would that sort the problem out but ali chip is my plan B if there is no Plan A

Is it really worth the effort of trying to replace the chip?

Do you know where to get one?

How much are they?

[djrikstar]

Cheers for replies. Will try waiting a while before i turn on receiver its all hooked up to pc with com port etc. I suppose not worth changing ali chip crap boxes anyway