New problem, cant find solution.. STB crashes when remote or power button used

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  • .: JaCkPoT :.
    Retired Sat TV Addict
    • Aug 2008
    • 5607
    #1

    New problem, cant find solution.. STB crashes when remote or power button used

    My STB has been dying a slow death. Its a bl 75 dm800 and it has been operating fine for exactly 2 years now but recently its been playing up, many channels have been losing signal or breaking up constantly before tune failed message appears on the screen. I put in a fully functioning tuner (l3+amp) and same problem occurs. motor has been changed but the lnb hasnt.. anyway thats not the problem today when i went to use the remote the DREAM button was lit up red although i wasnt pressing anything!! when i tried to press something the box froze.. okay so i rebooted and i tried to put the stb into standby using the power button on the front, crashed again but this time completely switched off even the oled screen.
    however the stb is fine using the web control (MASSIVE HEADACHE!!!)

    SOFTWARE OR HARD WARE?
    Been out of this scene for a while? whats the best reciever to go for? a newer version of the dm800hd clone or a newer stb?? advice welcome

    sorry for making you read such a long and boring post!!

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    • mtv1
      The Stig PT
      • Apr 2008
      • 4413
      #2
      have a look below the tuner


      look for rust like water damage not saying it is but looks like it clean affected area if it is i used a cotton bud with wire wool and nail varnish remover ..

      got another 6 months out of said 800


      hope it helps but i only scanned the post


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        • 00360362878
          DK Veteran
          • Mar 2010
          • 488
          #3
          You may have already tried but maybe it's running out of time, 2yrs (not too bad)
          I would try:-
          1. Different PSU.
          2. Re flash.
          3. Make sure everything is clean and seated properly including sim card.
          4. Check for disscoloured/bulging capacitors.

          Not sure there's much more you can do.

          Good luck! 003
          Last edited by 00360362878; 21 April, 2012, 07:29. Reason: addition

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            • smoggie
              DK Veteran
              • Jul 2008
              • 863
              #4
              if the red dream light is on permanently you might have a button stuck down. might be worhwhile to strip and clean remote

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                • southpaw
                  V.I.P. Member
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 2233
                  #5
                  yeh , i am with smoggie , check the remote (point it at a camera phone and see if it glows) if so you have a sticky button

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                    • alom5
                      DK Veteran
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 1648
                      #6
                      along with checking the remote.........if it is crashing when you press the standby button on the box....then...i would say...you should start by flashing a brannd new image onto it.

                      i know after a while the box loses it's responsiveness.....i reflash every six months to keep box in tip-top working order.

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