[mythtv-users] HDHR dead?

[Scott & Nicole Harris]

>From: Eric Sharkey
>Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 8:43 AM
>To: Discussion about mythtv
>Subject: [mythtv-users] HDHR dead?

>I haven't had a successful recording on my HDHR since March 19th.  I
>pulled the unit out and it has the power light on, but the network
>light off.  I've power cycled the unit several times, but I can't see
>any sign of it on the network.  It's not attempting a DHCP request at
>all as far as I can tell (which explains why MythTV can't get a
>recording).

>Has anyone else had an HDHR fail in this way?  Suggestions?

>Eric

HDHRs are known for power adapter issues (especially Gen 1).  I have one of 
my 3 units that has suffered a power adapter going bad twice now, and it 
displayed exactly the symptoms you describe.  The last time it went bad, I 
skipped Silicondust altogether and went to Radio Shack and picked up one of 
their universal adapters (the HDHRs use an odd power rating) and it has been 
solid ever since.

Personally, I'd start there.  I'm willing to bet that's your problem.

Scott