Is it dead ?

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Added a plug in startup to standby and reboot duo. Now just stays on redlight does nothing no starting just nothing at all
Not read this elsewhere any one knows what can be the problem ? or what do I do

[CokeAddict]

Have you tried unplugging it from the mains for 30 seconds or so and then powering it on again ?

If so, then it sounds like you need to remove the cover and check the C807 capacitor on the main board (near where the hdd is).

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not good with all that removing the cover etc

[CokeAddict]

not good with all that removing the cover etc

It's easy enough only 5 screws from memory, if you have fitted a hdd to it, you have already taken it off (and refitted it) before

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Got it ready made I hear the box but just redlight in front. I can remove the cover but cant check the c807

[CokeAddict]

Ok best bet is to take it to a tv repair shop if it's out of warranty. "Usually" when the red light is on and nothing else happens it's an issue with the capacitor, however I have also read that it could just be a corrupt boot loader.

EDIT found the post I was looking to quote:

This is a common error in Vu+ Boxes because of H/W design that case of memory fault.
I test this box in several metods and verifiy of serial prot / usb port and mail bord.
Because of cases listed below this box hangs in Core and bootloader, so all of ports such as USB & Serial
not act and you can not to flash the box.Red light Led & STARTING in panel.
My conclusion for case of this stuck is :
1- havey and complex IMAGEs.
2- havey or not compatible PLUGINs and SKINs.
3- USE of two tuners Simultaneously.
4- OVERHEATING of the box.
5- power SHOCKs.
No jtag or change of parts is needed in many cases.
I have tyied this ways and could flash boexes after dead/stuck in starting.
1- Try only with a usb stick maximum 4gb formated in fat32 & copy bootlader upgrade cfe 3.0 to it.
2- Disconnect Hard drive(power & Sata) and all of other peripherals such as usb pen drive.
3- Disconnect power socket of main board.
4- Rest the box for at least 3 hours.
5- Connect power socket of main board & power cable of the box.
6- Connect USB drive in front panel & power on.
7- If do not read usb turn off & try ofter 15 sec.
8- Repeat step 7 until reading usb.
I hope Vu+ engineers can verify and find "weak point" of this box that make problem.

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I cant find the VuUtil I could try the null modem cable as I think its a software issue its only when I put this plugin it acted funny

[CokeAddict]

Try the above then, will cost nothing and very simple to do

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you mean update the bootloader ??

[CokeAddict]

you mean update the bootloader ??

1- Try only with a usb stick maximum 4gb formated in fat32 & copy bootlader upgrade cfe 3.0 to it.
2- Disconnect Hard drive(power & Sata) and all of other peripherals such as usb pen drive.
3- Disconnect power socket of main board.
4- Rest the box for at least 3 hours.
5- Connect power socket of main board & power cable of the box.
6- Connect USB drive in front panel & power on.
7- If do not read usb turn off & try ofter 15 sec.
8- Repeat step 7 until reading usb.

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ok

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anyway vuutil.exe does not connect to the box

[CokeAddict]

anyway vuutil.exe does not connect to the box

I didn't think it would, as the box hasn't loaded anything, not even the bootloader.

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YEP so whats next solo2

[CokeAddict]

lol

Have you tried following the instructions I put up earlier ?

For that, you only use a usb stick

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No have shut it off will try in the morning when its had a good sleep

[CokeAddict]

Well you have nothing to lose.

But if it doesn't work, the Solo2 is a great upgrade

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yeah not gonna get it fixed will cost a 100 € atleast where I live. Lasted me 3.5 years the duo. Got it when It first came out

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Hope I can use my HDD on the new solo2. It has a lot of stuff stored

[CokeAddict]

If it is a 2.5" laptop drive then yes it will go into the Solo2 without any problems.