faulty hdmi socket dm800se

[gstar1]

i have a faulty hdmi socket on dm800se is it possible to buy a replacement if so best place to buy.

kevin

[smirnoff_rules]

have u a maplins local ? DVI to HDMI Adaptor : HDMI : Maplin Electronics = hdmi cable

[gstar1]

have u a maplins local ? DVI to HDMI Adaptor : HDMI : Maplin Electronics = hdmi cable

the socket on the box itself is knackered

[benny/9]

i wonder is it the hdmi port on the rear panel
thats damage and you cant connect a hdmi cable
from the box to the tv, if it is then the dvi to hdmi convertor
wont be of any use because there is'nt anywhere to plug it
in on a se model , but for anyone who wants a dvi to hdmi
convertor plug they are a fiver at tool station i use one on my 800hd

[gstar1]

i wonder is it the hdmi port on the rear panel
thats damage and you cant connect a hdmi cable
from the box to the tv, if it is then the dvi to hdmi convertor
wont be of any use because there is'nt anywhere to plug it
in on a se model , but for anyone who wants a dvi to hdmi
convertor plug they are a fiver at tool station i use one on my 800hd

yes its the socket that connects the box to tv. ?1.75 delivered off ebay for dvi to hdmi converter.

[benny/9]

last time i had a dreambox repaired it was
repaired by *** smssat.biz at surrey but i cant remember
there address. you can ask by email if they can repair your box ,

[gstar1]

last time i had a dreambox repaired it was
repaired by *** smssat.biz at surrey but i cant remember
there address. you can ask by email if they can repair your box ,

dont need a repair just the hdmi socket. just need to find a shop that sells spares. sent them a email to see if they can get one

[IAmATeaf]

Has the socket come of the motherboard? Have read that this was a problem on earlier models of the SE.

[gstar1]

Has the socket come of the motherboard? Have read that this was a problem on earlier models of the SE.

it looks to be still be on. if i keep the lead to one side the picture comes on so i am thinkling it just needs a new socket. some one must no a place to buy spares for dream boxes.

[gstar1]

Are you using the HDMI lead that came with box??

If so change it first, I have had a couple were the screen is either pink/green and or no pic and you have to wiggle lead around, changing the lead for another 1 has sorted this problem.

JoK

yea tried 4 different known to work leads. scart works perfect. bummer no hd

[gstar1]

Have we tried box on diff telly, just to be sure it is the box??

JoK

tried on projector nothing. deffo the socket on the se because if i wiggle the lead around picture will come on tried taping it in place but only lasts for minute or so.

[IAmATeaf]

tried on projector nothing. deffo the socket on the se because if i wiggle the lead around picture will come on tried taping it in place but only lasts for minute or so.

It does sound like the socket may be loose on the motherboard. Open the box up, plug the cable in and then do whatever wiggling around you do to get the picture whilst watching the connectors on the motherboard.

The other thing to check is the actual inside of the socket itself, shine a torch in there and see if the contacts are all lined up.

[j1mgg]

This happened on my 800se and it finally came off the board"
, took it to a tv audio repair shop and they fixed it but it never lasted long. Scart works though.

Best bet is a tv repair shop.

[IAmATeaf]

This happened on my 800se and it finally came off the board"
, took it to a tv audio repair shop and they fixed it but it never lasted long. Scart works though.

Best bet is a tv repair shop.

What, did it come off again? Any person competent with a soldering iron should be able to resolder it back on unless the connector or the actual tracks themselves have become damaged as a result of it originally coming off.

[j1mgg]

What, did it come off again? Any person competent with a soldering iron should be able to resolder it back on unless the connector or the actual tracks themselves have become damaged as a result of it originally coming off.

No, It was still soldered well but just never got the signal.

it was the tracks that were broken at the start.