Dodgy Panasonic Box

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Ham_Man_UK

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My old Panasonic Digibox is becoming a mite touchy. I heard a while ago that there was a kit of capacitors to replace those in the PSU which dry out over time. Is there such a kit or was it a myth? If so, where can I get it.

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What model number is it?
 
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I have a Panny 30 that works and one that's dodgy. I did this test.

PSU from dodgybox ==> dodgy STB ==> Argghh! dont work.

Working PSU ==> working STB ==> works, Doh!

PSU from dodgybox ==> working STB ==> works fine.

Working PSU ==> dodgy STB ==> dont work, Argghh!

At best (a months wait, uumm, capacitor charge conspiracy?) I can get my dodgy digibox to fire up and function for about an hour then it goes south.

Have Fun.
 
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