Recent content by Millman

This has prevented me from poking anything into the box so far .. I've messaged a friend with a few questions so hopefully he'll be able to help

Ok, for the third time - I will go back and study the sticky thread.

I've searched the forums for the term 'multimeter' (finally picked the thing up from the seller off Shpock) but I can't find any further information on how to check the relevant readings. Please be considerate, I have very little electronics experience - but i'm willing to learn (yeah, hopefully...

Thanks for the link, appreciate it. It's not easy not being an OG forum member.

Now this is way too high brow for me

I was born in 84, so I don't think I'm a millennial.. Generation X? Or was that the 60s kids.. I dunno. Might be down to coming from East London, maaaate. I'll be more considerate with my language in future

Great thanks for the info Ezra, good to know what kind of reading is considered healthy..

Original Gangster

I am, the first link is what originally directed me to this forum, thanks for taking the time to make these guides. Fingers crossed it's not a power issue, as that seems to be the most dangerous of all the repairs! (Although, if would be nice to know what the issues is)

No problem

Stock firmware

I'll be very mindful when buying replacement parts, thanks. That fix is very out-of-the-box, the issue seems very familiar. I also have access to a hot air gun, however I assume it's not recommended to try this - first step is the multimeter. Appreciate your time sharing these links to other...

Great, thank you - Yep i'd tried with the SATA cable removed, still same thing. I will give the system flush a shot now - funnily enough, I also just bought a multimeter off Shpock (£4!), fingers crossed that works. I will use that to check voltages. Is it possible to replace the power supply if...

Hi all In my attempt to be environmentally aware I decided to buy a humax HDR Fox T2 from Shpock. Surprise surprise it didn't work, i've been at it (actually over a) week now - replaced the seagate HD, installed custom firmware, installed the OG firmware, had a cursory look around the hardware...