Recent content by nigdav

I take it that you are trying to load an image onto your 600. If so have you made sure that you have the machine completely unplugged until it tells you to switch on. Secondly are you using the correct file .nfi files for 600. Hope this helps.

Miracles do happen Ive only gone and bloody fixed it. No bangs or fires as yet. Didn't even burn myself with the soldering iron! Again many thanks to all who offered help. Ive seen some forums where the 'experts' treat newbies with contempt. Full of praise! ND

Okay Spiney thanks again to everyone for all the advice I received. ND I'll be back later to tell you how loud the 'bang' was!

Hi Channel Hopper C 112 appears to be 1000uf 10v. Can you remember if they were both the same?ND

No Spinney, its midsize and looks like all the others except it has no markings. It looks to my untrained eye like it has been previously repaired. There are some weld marks to the rear where as the rest are clean. Its located at C109 so its defo a capacitor. I bought this second hand so not too...

Ok Lancelot just read yours will hang on just in case. Thanks ND

yeah thats the problem I cant see diddly squat on the cap. It has no markings at all. So how can I tell what size it is etc. Think I might just take it to a repairer, sounds safer. Thanks for your help

I have looked at the circuit board and the Cap C109 appears not to be the original. All the others are marked with writing apart from this one plus the ends are shorter than the others. I am going to try and replace it myself. I am not technical at all but have looked at some websites and it...

Thanks for all your help, most kind. ND

I have a Manhattan dsr 2500 which has gone kaput. The red power light come on but absolutely nothing else happens. I keep the receiver in the Conservatory which may be the problem. Can something 'dry out'? Can any one tell me if the problem is repairable or as the receiver is now a few years...