[mythtv-users] I think my HRHR Prime died...

Stephen Villano stephen.p.villano at gmail.com
Wed Sep 2 01:27:32 UTC 2015


You could have excess ripple or the 5 volts sags under load. You could
try ordering another power supply, as those do fail the most
frequently from what I've read online.

On 9/2/15, Richard Shaw <hobbes1069 at gmail.com> wrote:
> A couple of days ago I noticed failed recordings so I went into the data
> closet (yes I have one of those in my house) and noticed the 1st LED was
> solid RED.
>
> Rebooted, no dice, tried a different port on the switch, nope... Tried a
> different ethernet cable, nada...
>
> I went ahead and put in a ticket with Silicon Dust since when my HDHR ATSC
> died they gave me a good deal on a replacement. The response was it COULD
> be the power supply. Well I don't have a lot (0) 5V 3A wall warts hanging
> around so I don't have another way to test but the no-load voltage was
> 5.24V.
>
> The CC light is fine (GREEN) which I would think would take far more power
> than the ethernet chip... I even tried my HDHR ATSC power supply which is
> only 1A and the CC light came up green but still red for ethernet.
>
> Any other ideas or does it look like my ethernet port/chip died?
>
> Hopefully they'll offer a good deal on a replacement but if not I can get
> one brand new on amazon for $120...
>
> Thanks,
> Richard
>


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