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    Default Dreambox LNB fix

    This was saved by me from the old forum.

    In case it never comes back, here is the pic showing how to get around a fix for a dm500s lnb no power issue.



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    Thanks z80.
    Now not trying to sound too greedy but can you also post any pics on what needs replacing if you zapped your box?

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    Quote Originally Posted by z80 View Post
    This was saved by me from the old forum.

    In case it never comes back, here is the pic showing how to get around a fix for a dm500s lnb no power issue.



    The yellow link is for bridging the fuse.

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    Quote Originally Posted by weirdo View Post
    Thanks z80.
    Now not trying to sound too greedy but can you also post any pics on what needs replacing if you zapped your box?

    got some info, but nothing exciting.

    they are too cheap to worry about....unless its quick and cheap its uneconomical to repair

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    They might be cheap but I'm also very tight




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    I have Q72 in stock if anyone needs some

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    Quote Originally Posted by weirdo View Post
    They might be cheap but I'm also very tight




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    So changing that transistor will fix the no signal problem as in boxes that are not getting signal lock like there is no lnb connected to the box ???

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    Am I right in saying that it will only fix a box that is powering a LNB as this transistor only supplies power to the lnb
    What if you get no lock or signal and the lnb is being powered by another box and you are connected to the out of the first box

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    Then its a pandoras box of possibilities.

    you may even be on a vertical while the other is on a horizontal.

    Stick a multimeter on the lnb connector.

    It will read about 12 volts or 18 volts depending on whether it is a H or V channel.

    This thread addresses the issue of no voltage.

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    I've had and believe I still have, (haven't fully tested yet), an issue when connecting one of my Dream 500s's to my multiswitch. After about 3 seconds the output voltage of the Dream drops to between 2-3v and obviously signal drops as a consequence. However if I bypass the multiswich and connect direct to one of the LNBs of a dual LNB, all is good.

    I've verified the behaviour of the multiswitch with a Dream 500s and a Humax and both work, even when tuned to opposite transponders at the same time.

    Would this transistor replacement resolve this issue ?

    Jim.....

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    I have had thye issuse that using a multi-switch, strong & dreambox that sometimes the strong would drop out on all but a few channels. after stuffing around sometime I found the solutions was to turn the dreambox off at the same time as the strong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbo123 View Post
    I've had and believe I still have, (haven't fully tested yet), an issue when connecting one of my Dream 500s's to my multiswitch. After about 3 seconds the output voltage of the Dream drops to between 2-3v and obviously signal drops as a consequence. However if I bypass the multiswich and connect direct to one of the LNBs of a dual LNB, all is good.

    I've verified the behaviour of the multiswitch with a Dream 500s and a Humax and both work, even when tuned to opposite transponders at the same time.

    Would this transistor replacement resolve this issue ?

    Jim.....


    NO, but a plugpack with more amps might.

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    z80 dude i am getting no voltage through to my lnb will this fix sort this one, because if no power to lnb means no signal lock ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Decapper View Post
    I have had thye issuse that using a multi-switch, strong & dreambox that sometimes the strong would drop out on all but a few channels. after stuffing around sometime I found the solutions was to turn the dreambox off at the same time as the strong.
    That suggests that your multiswitch is faulty and that by turning off both boxes your power cycling (resetting) the multiswitch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cwispy View Post
    That suggests that your multiswitch is faulty and that by turning off both boxes your power cycling (resetting) the multiswitch.
    Learning... Thx

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    Quote Originally Posted by weirdo View Post
    Thanks z80.
    Now not trying to sound too greedy but can you also post any pics on what needs replacing if you zapped your box?
    [humour mode on]

    An answer I have to see as zapping refers to channel changing right? So how about changing the user on the other end of the remote control for zapping to the wrong channel

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    Cool Problem with multiple sats and Q72

    I replaced the Q72 chip and thought it fixed the problem. I have two satelites in which both V and H are fine. The other sat only the H registers. Checked the position with another set strength is fine. On the DM the reading is 60 on the V and 87 on the H. Previously when the Q72 was replace voltage was 5/12/12 (double side then single). Is this the correct voltage????

    Could this be a Q71 chip or Q70 chip problem. If yes then does anyone have a diagram for the position of these chips and part numbers.

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