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kal2k
03-21-2015, 08:05 PM
Hey all so the power supply went again on my SV8000 hd. Its the 3rd time in 5 years that I have owned it. I have had good run with this box and I love it no complaints.

The question I have for you all is, should I get the power supply replaced again for about $50 - $60 or should I purchase a new box all together ($250 - $400) because the SV8000HD is out dated now?

What do you think? Any input very much appreciated.

What are some of the best HD boxes out there? I haven't even looked in years because the SV8000HD is a great box. This would be like learning to ride a bike a again the SV8000 is a great box.

Please help!
kal2k
03-21-2015, 08:57 PM
I guess a quick solution would be to pick up a Stynxbox V117,or whatever they're at now.Dreamlink is another option.Too bad about the SV.Great unit in thier day.

yes tell me about it. I cant decide just fix it or buy a new age box. Hard call it still works great and runs problem free even the pvr option works flawless!
scooby8888
03-21-2015, 09:09 PM
i've had a few different hd boxes and my sv is still my fav. i'd put in 50 instead of 200 but thats me.
kal2k
03-21-2015, 09:27 PM
i've had a few different hd boxes and my sv is still my fav. i'd put in 50 instead of 200 but thats me.

I'm leaning your way...good call!!
scooby8888
03-23-2015, 12:31 AM
its so bad the last time i got mine done i sent in 4 my own and a couple of my friends who i bought for them off kijiji and sent in 4 the guy on ebay kept 2 and sent me 2 we made a deal on the 2 he sent me and now i have one just waiting to be replaced when one of em goes again.
jets
04-12-2015, 01:39 AM
What you need to do is have the power supply unit (PSU) rebuilt with good quality capacitors and depending on the version replace a diode or two. I have rebuilt many of the SV8K power supply and they last for years after that. Most if not all FTA STB's are build with poor quality parts. There is a guide, I think on this site if not I will upload it. If you can't do the work give the guide to a "teck" and he can do it for you. Or I can if you want to ship it to me.


I uploaded the guide here:

http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php?179421-SV8000HD-%28SV8K%29-power-supply-repair-guide