[mythtv-users] My HDPVR just died...

[steve]

On 11/21/2011 3:44 PM, Ginsu Squirrel wrote:
> On 11/21/2011 03:25 PM, Alan Young wrote:
>> Is the HDPVR's power adapter branded "NetBit"?  If so, those are 
>> known to cause instability and eventually die.  I've had this happen 
>> to my HDPVR.   Google "HDPVR power supply" and see the reports in the 
>> sagetv forum.  If it is a NetBit adapter, contact Hauppauge support 
>> about getting a replacement adapter.
>
> I just checked mine and it is a NetBit.  If I were to contact 
> Hauppauge, what would I say?  Do they replace them for free, or do I 
> buy a replacement?

If it's 3 yrs old its out of warranty, so you'll have to buy.  FWIW I 
just had the same problem/symptom and it was indeed a bad power supply.  
They are none too speedy about shipping things, so if one of the options 
suggested by others really works it might be faster to go that way.


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