ET9100 Repair Request

**shaft** · 03-10-12, 18:41

I shorted out something on my ET9100 last night replacing the HDD caddy. Now all that is left alive is the initial flashing blue light (1-2 secs) when you flick the on/off switch at the back.

I have no led display and cannot see/hear any signs other signs of life.

It must have been static that caused the short as it was switched off via the on/off switch at the rear, I touched the metal casing behind the led display board with the metal of the hdd caddy - Lots of sparks and a tripped fuse box.

Does any one know of anybody who can repair these units?

I am soo P***** off with myself!!!

shaft.

**basilyoung** · 03-10-12, 19:39

That seriously bad luck shaft,

its hard to say whats been hit, but hopefully some here will have a few ideas

**Rob van der Does** · 03-10-12, 21:59

Originally Posted by shaft

....It must have been static that caused the short as it was switched off via the on/off switch at the rear, I touched the metal casing behind the led display board with the metal of the hdd caddy - Lots of sparks and a tripped fuse box....

The On/Off switch of the ET's switches only one lead. So if the plug was still in the outlet, you have 50% chance that the box was still under tension.
Always pull the plug on opening devices. And switch it on to de-charge capacitors.

**shaft** · 04-10-12, 20:12

Thanks for the replies guys,

Rob, I was always told to leave a unit plugged in, but turned off, so that it is still earthed against static. I guess that advise is about as useful as my box now in its current state!! I've just realised, the surge has also taken out the hdmi board on my amp (still under warranty though).

On the bright side, I've just ordered a 9200 and I may be able to claim on my insurance.

Very sad though, it was a great box.

**Rob van der Does** · 04-10-12, 20:15

Well, at least I know there's one thing you're never going to do again

**shaft** · 04-10-12, 20:30

Don't count on it Mr Does

**Rob van der Does** · 04-10-12, 20:33

Originally Posted by Rob van der Does

Well, at least I know there's one thing you're never going to do again

Originally Posted by shaft

Don't count on it Mr Does

It's your box. And you wallet

**shaft** · 04-10-12, 20:34

Just noticed you have a 9200 Rob. Pleased with it?

**Rob van der Does** · 04-10-12, 20:35

Yes, nothing wrong with it.

**shaft** · 04-10-12, 20:39

I was told it had stronger capacitors - It will need them with me

**Rob van der Does** · 04-10-12, 20:50

What you need is very thick rubber gloves and plastic screwdrivers

**shaft** · 05-10-12, 08:41

You could be on to something there Rob!

**machare** · 09-10-12, 00:51

My ET9000 is not earthed by the mains plug.

If the Op is still looking for a repairer, look for sonone called Andy Fraser who posts on

He was very helpful sending me a replacement set of capacitors for my Topfield Freeview PVRs.

**Sicilian** · 09-10-12, 06:35

Official out of warranty repair here

Code:

http://rma.et-view-support.com/xtrend_rma_home.html

**Rimmel** · 30-04-13, 19:45

Originally Posted by Sicilian

Official out of warranty repair here

Code:

http://rma.et-view-support.com/xtrend_rma_home.html

Do you happen to know what the warranty period is? I thought the EU stated that all appliances have to be 2 years now?

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