FIX For Dreamlink T4 and T5 on Turbo and Power!

[dcapper]

I think I found the culprit. I know I had problems in the past with my power supply on my T5 at the lake and I replaced it with another T5 power supply and it worked in the past. But at my vacation home I was having the same freezing problems as everyone else. It was totally unwatchable. I ordered a 12v 5a power supply from Amazon and I've been watching a channel that wouldn't even turn on before and it's been running for over 30 mins. It had a few glitches for about 3 seconds. In the past when it froze it never came back. I hope this is the fix, but for $9, it's worth a shot.
On a side note my kodi box was plugged into the power bar where the old power supply and it would reboot or not even turn on. I plugged in the new power supply and now my kodi box is working. Weird!

hxxps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KR392XQ/ref=ppx_od_b_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EDIT: Maybe find another power supply. It works but it makes a hum. Maybe it's a cheap chinese one, it packed it in. lol

[lionking]

I think I found the culprit. I know I had problems in the past with my power supply on my T5 at the lake and I replaced it with another T5 power supply and it worked in the past. But at my vacation home I was having the same freezing problems as everyone else. It was totally unwatchable. I ordered a 12v 5a power supply from Amazon and I've been watching a channel that wouldn't even turn on before and it's been running for over 30 mins. It had a few glitches for about 3 seconds. In the past when it froze it never came back. I hope this is the fix, but for $9, it's worth a shot.
On a side note my kodi box was plugged into the power bar where the old power supply and it would reboot or not even turn on. I plugged in the new power supply and now my kodi box is working. Weird!

hxxps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KR392XQ/ref=ppx_od_b_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EDIT: Maybe find another power supply. It works but it makes a hum. Maybe it's a cheap chinese one, it packed it in. lol

I wonder if it would also work on my dreamlink HD T4 v. 1 or 2 because I still get an error no or bad signal that comes up and have to switch off the box and turn it back on.

I am posting this even though I did resolve the issue for my T5 and that was rebooting not getting that error when I replaced as you said the power supply for that it worked.

Also the original power supply is still connected to the dreamlink T4 box.

I only have the south server connected to that box and I did change the power supply in that one maybe I will get less freezing on that one. Maybe it is not only the server.

I will insert what the error is once I go through the right forum here to find it.

Please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

[dcapper]

The chinese power supply was hot garbage. I'm sending it back to Amazon. I'm going to look for a laptop power supply with high current and 12v. My T4 is the one I am having an issue with. The T5 at the cottage has a brand new Dreamlink power supply and it's working great. Or at least it was before I left for Florida.

[lionking]

The chinese power supply was hot garbage. I'm sending it back to Amazon. I'm going to look for a laptop power supply with high current and 12v. My T4 is the one I am having an issue with. The T5 at the cottage has a brand new Dreamlink power supply and it's working great. Or at least it was before I left for Florida.

This is the one I used for my dreamlink T5 HD I googled Model # RS AB025J00 and it was on amazon.ca not available anymore.

It still is available on amazon.com for $20 USD. Maybe it does not work well with a T4 dreamlink box.

We both know that maybe both dreamlink T5 and T4 HD boxes for their power supplies it is always better that the plug and cord for the wall is one piece connected to a power supply and cord.

This is the best way whether it works with a T4 HD box we have to find out too.

Also when I did a search for a 12v laptop power supply it was 20 watts on amazon.ca.

SuperNight AC 100-240V to DC 12V 2A 24W Power Adapter Supply for LED Strip Wireless Router HUB Switches Cameras Laptop Audio Video Power Supply.

Please let me know what you think.

[dcapper]

The T4 uses 2.5a so I wouldn't buy anything under that. Or at least mine is. I don't know what the T5 is since I'm not in front of my T5.

This Sony one looks good on eBay, but you might have to replace the tip.

hxxps://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-express-SONY-AC-NB36A-12V-2-5A-power-adapter-global-voltage-AC-NB36A/253599454299?hash=item3b0bb4945b:g:57AAAOxyQfJThep q:rk:1:pf:0

[lionking]

I add more to my post maybe you have seen it already please look....

We both know that maybe both dreamlink T5 and T4 HD boxes for their power supplies it is always better that the plug and cord for the wall is one piece connected to a power supply and cord.

This is the best way whether it works with a T4 HD box we have to find out too.

[dcapper]

The problem finding one that is a good make. The China ones will never survive the current draw. I would think a brand name laptop would work good. Maybe a cable box power supply. I saw an Arris one on eBay just now.

hxxps://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=391878848875&_sacat=0

[dcapper]

I was thinking. I work for the local telco and we have lots of Cisco routers running and they use either Delta or Liteon power supplies. Some of these have been running for 10 years. I've maybe had to change a couple over that time. I know they are not plug in but they are solid.

I bought this one. Should be here by Friday.

hxxps://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=163008690278&_sacat=0

[jets]

You know what I am going to (try) and solve this once and for all. I have had such trouble with the Dreamlinks T4, T5 with "bad signal".

I tried a 12v 4.58A thin client power supply (but unknown condition and at lest 15 years old). I have also tried a Comcast 12VDC 3.0A power supply I got at Princess Auto and many other 12VDC power supplies at least 2.5A and I still get bad signal.

Tomorrow I am going out to the garage and grab an old Motorola switched mode power supply that was use for making a mobile radio as a base radio. I think it's rated 14A.

I have also modified a T5 with a 30mm fan and it has not helped. Will try to post pic tomorrow.

But I am thinking that even with the huge power supply I am going to get the same results (no or bad signal).

What I think it might be is a crystal oscillator that is drifting off frequency. I say this because what I have been doing to correct "bad signal" is turn the unit off with remote or front button and then turn it back on, seems to give best results. But I notice sometimes (not all times) when I do this it says "saving TP frequencies" or something along those lines, like auto TP updated.

Since I have seen DL that don't have the "bad signal" problem it makes me think it's not the bin file but a hardware issue. At one point I started pulling caps off the main board but after testing 4-5 good caps I stopped. Most were 10uF and they tested perfect on the cap meter.

It looks like the 8PSK has a 16MHz crystal on it I wonder if that is the problem?

Anyway I will post back after I test the Motorola PSU.

JETS

[dcapper]

You know what I am going to (try) and solve this once and for all. I have had such trouble with the Dreamlinks T4, T5 with "bad signal"

I tried a 12v 4.58A thin client power supply (but unknown condition and at lest 15 years old). I have also tried a Comcast 12VDC 3.0A power supply I got at Princess Auto and many other 12VDC power supplies at lease 2.5A and I still get bad signal.

Tomorrow I am going out to the garage and grab an old Motorola switched mode power supply that was use for making a mobile radio as a base radio. I think it's rated 14A.

I have also modified a T5 with a 30mm fan and it has not helped. Will try to post pic tomorrow.

But I am thinking that even with the huge power supply I am going to get the same results (no or bad signal).

What I think it might be is a crystal oscillator that is drifting off frequency. I say this because what I have been doing to correct "bad signal" is turn the unit off with remote or front button and then turn it back on, seems to give best results. But I notice sometimes (not all times) when I do this it says "saving TP frequencies" or something along those lines, like auto TP updated.

Since I have seen DL that don't have the "bad signal" problem it makes me think it's not the bin file but a hardware issue. I started pulling caps off the main board but after testing 4-5 good caps I stopped. Most were 10uF and they tested perfect on the cap meter.

It looks like the 8PSK has a 16MHz crystal on it I wonder if that is the problem?

Anyway I will post back after I test the Motorola PSU.

JETS

I would look at the module and have you tried the unit without a 21 or diseqc on one satellite?

[capitantormenta]

This fix is for dreamlink t5 or t6? kodi is in the t6 unit not t5!!

[jets]

I would look at the module and have you tried the unit without a 21 or diseqc on one satellite?

I replaced both module's in the T4 and T5 with new ones, same thing. I could try direct to the dish, but what is the point I need switches. Cable run is short 60-70', have ground blocks too.

[dcapper]

I replaced both module's in the T4 and T5 with new ones, same thing. I could try direct to the dish, but what is the point I need switches. Cable run is short 60-70', have ground blocks too.

I know but I’m just curious.

[dcapper]

In the end I can’t believe that everyone’s power supply is dying at the same time.

[bbatur]

I had the same problem like Jets, try cap replacement,hd board nothing help it was the tuner on T5 itself keep getting hot loosing signal couldn't find the tuner and got one used t5 with module in for$ 35.00 problem solved got lucky

[auggie]

In the end I can’t believe that everyone’s power supply is dying at the same time.

The power supply "WILL FAIL" on the DL T4,T5, It is the #1 problem with them, causes all sorts of problems from
No Signal, freezes, re-booting, etc. one of the members here did some extensive work on this problem/issue
there is a "Sticky" posted in the DL section all about it, where stated that replacing the power supply "SEEMS"
To have Fixed the problem.

[dcapper]

I had the same problem like Jets, try cap replacement,hd board nothing help it was the tuner on T5 itself keep getting hot loosing signal couldn't find the tuner and got one used t5 with module in for$ 35.00 problem solved got lucky

I'm thinking that the boxes are just getting old and it's their time to die.

[larnaca54]

What kind of disq switch you using?

[craigg]

Well my neighbor just bought his T5 new about 3 months ago worked excellent on south until recent server changes about 3 weeks back or so then it started freezing like crazy on any working sd channels he did have but soon as he changed a channel and went back it would say scrambled channel , his signal was fine too and was connecting to server fine but no picture. His north side server works excellent on the same box so you think if it was a power issue it would affect both servers not just the south unless you need more power to pick up south sats or something. Another strange thing was the few south hd available on 110-119 worked most times flawlessly which you think would require more power but it only seem to only affect the standard channels his T5. he eventually changed back to his old jynxbox and it has been working fine until the server went down today.

[Wolf]

Hi Guy's was just reading your thread about power supply as my friend had same thing happen. Mt T5 went down but red light was still coming on front of receiver and it would boot just wouldn't connect. So he had another power cord tried it and worked perfect.
What I am not very knowledgeable about is using other power cords of different volts and amps. I saw that you used stronger power supplies and wondering aren't you worried it will burn out either PSK board or the receiver itself?
I have other power cords from electric things that no longer work I was going to give him but they are like 12 volts 4 and 5 amps and was afraid it would burn up his receiver.
But I know for a fact he had like 4 of the power supplies that came with his receiver kick the bucket I checked them with my ohms meter and they were putting out 12 volts but only 2 amps and that was enough that would make them so they wouldn't work. Interesting thread guys I'll keep checking and am interested in the answer to my question about how big of a supply would you go that won't cook the receiver?
Thanks!!

[jets]

I had the same problem like Jets, try cap replacement,hd board nothing help it was the tuner on T5 itself keep getting hot loosing signal couldn't find the tuner and got one used t5 with module in for$ 35.00 problem solved got lucky

bbatur,

Why do you say it was the tuner, how did you figure it was tuner for sure? Just asking to see if I can look at the tuner and find any defects.

TIA JETS

[glorentz]

If it was the power cord it would affect everything but north works fine.

[dcapper]

Hi Guy's was just reading your thread about power supply as my friend had same thing happen. Mt T5 went down but red light was still coming on front of receiver and it would boot just wouldn't connect. So he had another power cord tried it and worked perfect.
What I am not very knowledgeable about is using other power cords of different volts and amps. I saw that you used stronger power supplies and wondering aren't you worried it will burn out either PSK board or the receiver itself?
I have other power cords from electric things that no longer work I was going to give him but they are like 12 volts 4 and 5 amps and was afraid it would burn up his receiver.
But I know for a fact he had like 4 of the power supplies that came with his receiver kick the bucket I checked them with my ohms meter and they were putting out 12 volts but only 2 amps and that was enough that would make them so they wouldn't work. Interesting thread guys I'll keep checking and am interested in the answer to my question about how big of a supply would you go that won't cook the receiver?
Thanks!!

The voltage has to be the same. A higher current is not a problem but a lower one will blow up the unit. The unit will only draw what it needs.

[dcapper]

I was going to sell Jets my old viewsat 9000. Sorry bud, I think I’m going to need it. Lol

[auggie]

The voltage has to be the same. A higher current is not a problem but a lower one will blow up the unit. The unit will only draw what it needs.

something like this:hxxps://www.amazon.com/110V-220V-Converter-Lighting-Transformer-Flexible/dp/B073QTNF9F/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1546482881&sr=8-7&keywords=12v+5a+power+supply&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011
this is what I have and it works just fine

[granpaw]

Had the same problem about a month ago. It started out slowly loosing signal and got real bad after a week or so. I checked everything, thought it was my lnb so I changed it but no luck.
After reading a little here I seen the power supply was giving issues on the t5 so I happen to have a 12vdc 3a from an asses laptop. It works perfect now, just had to change the fitting size to fit the t5. Its been over a month and holding fine.

[dcapper]

something like this:hxxps://www.amazon.com/110V-220V-Converter-Lighting-Transformer-Flexible/dp/B073QTNF9F/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1546482881&sr=8-7&keywords=12v+5a+power+supply&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011
this is what I have and it works just fine

I bought one similar and it was humming. I had to send it back. I bought a Delta from a Cisco 828/878 router off eBay. Should be here tomorrow. We run those things for years at work. We just started pulling the units out and throwing them out. I guess I should have kept the power supplies. Ah crap!

[dcapper]

So far so good on the new power pack. Minimal freezes and no humming. I put a laptop cooler plugged into the usb port on the Dreamlink too.

hxxps://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Delta-EADP-30BB-A-AC-Adapter-for-IPN430MC-IPN4320-12V-2-5A-OEM/163008690278?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

[wheresmystuff]

Just reading this thread I had this exact same issue with 3 of my t5's they all were doing the same thing, after changing modules switches i swapped out PS and all was well. Working no issues for over 4 months. This is the one I got:

hxxps://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XSNS8J5/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A2K6PNQKOKYWYC&psc=1

[craigg]

Just reading this thread I had this exact same issue with 3 of my t5's they all were doing the same thing, after changing modules switches i swapped out PS and all was well. Working no issues for over 4 months. This is the one I got:

hxxps://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XSNS8J5/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A2K6PNQKOKYWYC&psc=1

so yours is working fine now on the south iks server?

[craigg]

So far so good on the new power pack. Minimal freezes and no humming. I put a laptop cooler plugged into the usb port on the Dreamlink too.

hxxps://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Delta-EADP-30BB-A-AC-Adapter-for-IPN430MC-IPN4320-12V-2-5A-OEM/163008690278?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Good to hear you got your south server working on the T5 gives us some hope anyways..

[dcapper]

Ya not so good now. Let me get my VPN server set up on the VPN router I ordered. I don't have one in my vacation home, so I ordered one.

[bbatur]

seems 40000 port better than 65000

[glorentz]

seems 40000 port better than 65000
Thanks bbatur. 4000 definitely works better. DL HD with older 112 bin. Working great.

[lionking]

Ya not so good now. Let me get my VPN server set up on the VPN router I ordered. I don't have one in my vacation home, so I ordered one.

I am a little confused which of the power supply with cords worked....the one from amazon or the one from ebay?

Also since I am up in Canada I would like to replace my dreamlink v1 or v2 with a new cord with power supply.

My dreamlink T5 cord and power supply has already been replaced if I have not mentioned that before or not.

Update: I found the [UL Listed] Chanzon 12V 5A 60W AC DC Power Supply Adapter (Input 110V-220V, Output 12 Volt 5 Amp 60 Watt) DC Converter LED Driver Lighting Transformer for 12 V 5 A Flexible LED Tape Strip Light on amazon canada.

Anyway again was this the one that worked for you, and if so I can connect it to my dreamlink.

Please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

[auggie]

I am a little confused which of the power supply with cords worked....the one from amazon or the one from ebay?

Also since I am up in Canada I would like to replace my dreamlink v1 or v2 with a new cord with power supply.

My dreamlink T5 cord and power supply has already been replaced if I have not mentioned that before or not.

Update: I found the [UL Listed] Chanzon 12V 5A 60W AC DC Power Supply Adapter (Input 110V-220V, Output 12 Volt 5 Amp 60 Watt) DC Converter LED Driver Lighting Transformer for 12 V 5 A Flexible LED Tape Strip Light on amazon canada.

Anyway again was this the one that worked for you, and if so I can connect it to my dreamlink.

Please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

something like this:hxxps://www.amazon.com/110V-220V-Converter-Lighting-Transformer-Flexible/dp/B073QTNF9F/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1546482881&sr=8-7&keywords=12v+5a+power+supply&refinements=p_72%3A 2661618011
this is what I have and it works just fine

[craigg]

Thanks bbatur. 4000 definitely works better. DL HD with older 112 bin. Working great.

Hi was just wondering where you found the DL t5 hd 112 bin I cant seem to find a DL T5 bin named that anywhere in the files section? Did some more checking the 112 bin is for a DL HD not a DL T5 HD so thats not gonna work on the T5 the onlt DL that seems to be having issues with the south server is the T5 model thats why yours is working good atm...

[dcapper]

I got my Asus router and loaded Merlin on it. I'm using NordVPN with a USA server and 106 has been glitch free all night. I'll test some more channels and post tomorrow.

[bbatur]

My T5 glitch free also they must have fixed something with the server my set up never changed

[dcapper]

After I spent all night working on my Asus router. lol. Oh well at least it's working!

[Arlo]

Asus router running Asusmerlin also.
T5 IP is static. Port forwarded in router.
Replaced blown cap in power supply a few years ago.
Now have all 12V devices on a Meanwell 5A switcher. Everything on it and it runs cool.
T5 needs a fan sucking heat off of the processor and turbo module. I put a larger heat sink on the turbo module.
There is already a 5V header in the T5 for a fan, switches on and off with the receiver.
My setup has a DN triple and single. Power inserter (no DP44) plugged into port 1.
Receiver runs cool.
Cooked a turbo module in the first year of owing the T5. Over 3 years now trouble free
Router logs show that a steady stream of data flowing back/forth to p$.
Syslog server alerts me of any glitching.
Hope this sparks some ideas for the cold winter.