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    Redlight of Death Repair

    A couple of nights ago while using the Media Portal Plug-in my Vu+duo froze. My usual course would be to do a hard reset (power off wait 10sec power on) What I was faced with was what now appears to have become know as the "Red Light of Death".......

    The repair and what you will need: REMEMBER TO EARTH YOURSELF

    1: 25 watt soldering iron.
    2: Good quality 60/40 silver solder, eutectic solder 63/37 in an ideal world (do not use plumbers solder eg wickes)
    3: Philips screwdriver
    4: Cotton Buds... the wife does have her uses.
    5: PCB Cleaner not necessary but I am a tad anal.
    6: Tin Snips
    7: The replacement Electrolytic Capacitor 200uF 16v (Maplins Part# (VH41U) £0.49p.

    I stripped down my Duo and took the importunity to give it a good clean, especially the fan and now it's almost silent. This RX could be getting on for 3yrs old now and it get heavy/daily use.

    One thing I did find, I initially started out using my 15watt iron to remove the old cap, couldn't generate enough heat to melt the old solder, be warned, this is not an environment for blow torches. Take your time and if you don't feel confident in doing the repair use those who have offered their services. I ended up needing to use my 25watt iron to remove the old cap but switched to my 15watt iron to resolder the new one. This leads me to believe the original PCB manufacturer used pretty hard solder (too much tin) in making their boards. 15watt should be sufficient for 99% of electronic soldering.

    After you've desoldered the old cap use a cotton bud + pcb cleaner to remove any old flux, crap etc.

    On to soldering the new cap in, Tip: do not cut off the legs at this stage. Make sure you get the polarity correct. depending where you source your capacitor from you will see from the attached photos that they are well marked. The have a coloured band running vertically denoting the - (negative) side. This faces the front as you look a the RX (display being the front). I removed the motherboard to do the work as in the long run you'll do a better job and it makes things a whole lot easier.

    Once you've soldered the new cap in, snip the unwanted legs off and give the area a quick clean. Job done bar putting the whole thing back together. Tip: take some piccies this will help to remember how the thing came apart (what plugs in where/which way round)

    Hope this guide helps.

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    Much appreciated, Thread stickied.
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    Thank you for the guide, but just so members understand, replacing this capacitor will NOT fix all red light issues. I tried at least 3 units that are still stuck on red light. Sometimes its the front panel circuit board thats at fault, even with no video output. Sometimes its capacitor and front panel circuit board.

    So anyone attempting this, please understand this fix is 50/50 and you could be wasting your time, but always worth a try.
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    I also find this words on internet:
    "In the update_DUO.zip you will find everything what you need.In the folder "DUOBOOT" there is the software "UpdateAllFlash.exe and duoboot.bin " which you can use it in case that you got a RED Light or you want to start from scratch ."
    Can this also be the isue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pege63 View Post
    I also find this words on internet:
    "In the update_DUO.zip you will find everything what you need.In the folder "DUOBOOT" there is the software "UpdateAllFlash.exe and duoboot.bin " which you can use it in case that you got a RED Light or you want to start from scratch ."
    Can this also be the isue?
    Why not upload it ?
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    oh i see wath did you see that? How do i delite this post and file?
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    Quote Originally Posted by pege63 View Post
    cant upload, look for XXXXXXXXXXXX in google chrome you find it right away
    Thats for clones, do not use on genuine Duo's.
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    Hi

    Maybe i just got lucky my box had the red light of death but sent it away for repair came back 7 days later all singin and dancin checked in workshop conditions as it had the manufacture vu image test repair installed, have now reinstalled vix and alls well big smile on my face to have this wonderful stb working again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by satmanbasil View Post
    Hi

    Maybe i just got lucky my box had the red light of death but sent it away for repair came back 7 days later all singin and dancin checked in workshop conditions as it had the manufacture vu image test repair installed, have now reinstalled vix and alls well big smile on my face to have this wonderful stb working again.
    Where did you send it please ? and cost thx johno

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    hi mate

    pm you details

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    Redlight of Death Repair

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    Hi Guys,

    Does anyone know if a 330uf 50v capacitor will work to fix this? I have had the same issue happen to my duo and wanted to give this a go.

    Thanks

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    Redlight of Death Repair

    No. You need to stick to the same capacitance 220uf. The voltage isn't a problem, as long as its above the original value.


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    A MASSIVE thank you to mod bobonthejob for replacing the cap on my duo today! Cap replaced and the box is working great. All sorted within 30 mins! Bob comes highly recommended to anyone else who is looking to repair their duo suffering from the same issue. Thanks a lot mate!

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    No Probs mate... Just FYI for all...

    Used a 220uF 16V....

    Job done.
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