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Satellite TV is evolving with every update and with every new device. Every satellite TV user from time to time encounters problems and errors in the robot of his receivers or other components. This can be due to various factors. For example, older models may fail due to long operating times. Despite their quality and reliability, devices can break down due to unsatisfactory weather conditions, electrical problems or improper use. Let's take a closer look at this.

Among the reasons for the breakdowns of the GS8306, GS8300, DRS-5001 models are the following:

• the receiver does not start;
• the timer flashes on the display of the set-top box at startup;
• on the display of the prefix only a non-blinking timer;
• on the display of the prefix the inscription "boot";
• on the display of the prefix error message ER31;
• an error on the TV display when switching on "Short circuit!" or "Check antenna cable".

In the case of the last error, you can carry out diagnostics yourself to clarify the cause of the malfunction. When the wire was disconnected, the error message disappeared, the problem is with the satellite converter or the antenna cable. Next, you need to check the wire in case of a short circuit. If it is not there, there is an error in the satellite converter. But, if the TV still signals an error, the problem is in the tuner.

These types of breakdowns include other representatives of the series of MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and Full HD set-top boxes. There is no need to prematurely go to the store for another device, because the purchase will definitely cost a lot. It is recommended to contact service center for qualified help, or repair the receiver with your own hands, if you have the necessary skills.

Diagnostics show that often the components of the set-top box fail:

• firmware - this can be detected if you see errors on the display;
• receiver power supply Tricolor - when the receiver does not turn on or the timer is flashing;
• motherboard - only timer is displayed or in case of error ER

However, satellite TV users may encounter picture, sound or signal problems. This also happens due to problems with the receiver. The following are attributed:

• breakdown of the satellite converter;
• the antenna cable is damaged;
• breakdown of the tuner unit;
• weak signal due to obscuring trees;
• unsatisfactory weather conditions.

The reasons also include channel broadcasting frequency change or even a whole package of channels or satellite malfunctions, to which the service center has nothing to do.

First of all, you do not need to start repairing Tricolor receivers yourself if you are not 100% sure what and how you are doing. If the warranty period is valid, it is best to entrust the repair of the Tricolor satellite receiver to a specialist. But, this is possible if there is a warranty card, purchase receipt, client's signature. The repair warranty may be voided if:

• operation of the receiver during power surges;
• damage to the seal or the integrity of the structure;
• mistakes when switching, connecting cables or incorrect programming;
• the receiver was not installed by an installer, and this led to a breakdown during operation;
• the client has violated the terms of use;

All this must be adhered to if the client wishes to repair his receiver in the future.

Repair of the Tricolor TV receiver is as follows:

• replacing the motherboard;
• changing the power supply;
• replacement of the module;
• flashing or reinstalling software.

If the motherboard breaks down, it is most often recommended to buy a new and more modern version of the set-top box, because repairing the motherboard will cost almost at the price of a new receiver.

For example, there are a number of errors typical for each type of device and options for correcting. The peculiarity of the repair of the GS8300 receivers of the Tricolor company depends on the alteration of the power supplies, because the devices are not highly resistant to voltage surges. Overheating was a typical problem for the GS 7300, causing the diode bridge or chip to break. Also, the power supplies for the Tricolor receivers sparked after prolonged operation, so they often had to be changed. The most optimal model, the GS8306, also had typical problems. For example, overheating during prolonged viewing of channels.

Satellite TV is not the last in the entertainment industry. And this is facilitated by the inexpensive price of equipment and an extensive list of channels. But all the joy can descend to "no" if the satellite TV receiver does not turn on.

All is good, but there is one unpleasant moment. Chinese receivers often fail. The main reason for equipment failure is a breakdown of the power supply. This happens due to thunderstorms, voltage surges, and simply poor-quality components of this unit. In contrast, other receiver modules practically do not break. It is about this common breakdown that we will talk about and find out how to repair the receiver's power supply with our own hands.

This article will provide simple and practical ways to identify a faulty part in a tuner power supply. Although the methods are simple, their use in most cases allows you to repair the power supply of a satellite TV receiver with your own hands.

So, if your satellite TV receiver of the model: Gione, Cosmo Sat and the like has stopped working, then do not rush to worry, perhaps everything is not so bad. Try to find the cause yourself without the help of specialists.

What might you need? Multimeter, dial tone, soldering iron and a little patience.

We remove the cover of the device, and we see a free-standing module. This is a switching power supply. To start troubleshooting, remove it by unscrewing the screws and disconnecting the connector on the system board. Now the board is in front of us.

The first thing to do with the board is to visually determine if there are damaged (swollen) capacitors and other circuit elements. Often it is for this reason that the satellite TV receiver does not turn on.

If no damage is visible, then it is necessary to check the integrity of the cord and fuse. We put a dial on the ends of the fuse, and by the reaction of the device we determine its integrity.

If the fuse is good, that's good. And if not, then you should not rush to change it, since the same thing can happen to it as to the first one. It is better to solder a cartridge with an incandescent lamp in its place. A lamp with a power of 60 watts and a voltage of 220 volts.

Now, if in the circuit, when turned on, there is a short circuit, then the lamp will simply light up at full heat, without causing any harm to the circuit. If the lamp does not light up when turned on, we take a multimeter and measure the voltage across a large capacitor of 47 μF * 400 volts.

The multimeter must be set to the "DC voltage measurement" mode. At the contacts of the capacitor during normal operation, there should be a voltage of about 300 volts. If there is none, then we are calling along the chain - from the fuse to the diode bridge.In the case of the presence of an alternating voltage at the input of the bridge, everything indicates a breakdown of the diodes, and this is also one of the frequent breakdowns in which the satellite TV receiver does not turn on. To determine which diode is out of order, it is necessary to solder one end of each.

Then, throwing a dial on each diode alternately, and swapping the ends, we determine their integrity. The working diode must pass current in one direction. If the diode rings in two positions in the same way, then it is broken. Most often, a pair of diodes fails. Therefore, if possible, it is better to change all four at once, since after such breakdowns, even those that remain workers change their parameters. As a result, partial replacement of diodes can be considered as defective repair of the receiver's power supply. And this means that there is a high probability that one fine moment you may again be faced with a situation when it is necessary to eliminate this malfunction, as a result of which the satellite television receiver stopped working.

The diodes have been replaced, now we turn it on again and measure the constant voltage across the same capacitor. It should be, as mentioned above, about 300 volts. If so, then the next step in the diagnosis is to measure the alternating voltage on one of the primary windings of the transformer. How to do this can be seen in the photo below.

The device should show about 150 volts, and the voltage should seem to "float", that is, change. If this does not happen, then most likely the microcircuit is out of order. You can replace the microcircuit and repeat the measurements again.

When the device shows the presence of a pulsating AC voltage on the primary winding, it is necessary to immediately measure the DC voltage at the output of the unit.

To do this, put the multimeter in the "constant voltage measurement" mode and connect the negative (black) probe to the second slot on the connector. This is a common (negative) contact. With the other end of the device, we alternately measure the voltage at the slots of the connector.

If you turn the plug with the slots towards you, and measure from left to right, then the voltages should be as follows:

If there is no voltage, then we do the same operation with the diodes of the secondary circuit, as described above. Having identified the faulty one, we replace it. Note the larger diode. It is labeled SR-360 and the like. He most often fails. Replacing it, you can solve the problem when the satellite TV receiver does not turn on. Again we measure the voltages at the terminals.

If this method did not give anything, then most likely the microcircuit in the primary circuit, which plays the role of a high-frequency alternating voltage generator, "flew out". But, as practice shows, this rarely happens.

That's all that I wanted to tell you about the repair of the power supply unit of the satellite TV receiver. Successful renovation.

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In this article, we will fix the most common failure in a satellite receiver, namely, we will repair the power supply of this device. Why a power supply? Yes, because in 95% of cases of failure of the receiver, the power supply is the culprit. The receiver may not turn on at all, it may turn on "halfway" (for example: the red indicator is on, and the green one, despite our efforts when pressing a certain button, does not turn on and there are many more signs), or some function may not work. And the reason for all these misunderstandings, in most cases, can be the power supply. We will repair the SVEC receiver, but functionally, on most of these devices, the power supplies differ only in the shape and location of the radio elements. The principle of repairing receivers is almost always the same.

So, let's begin. To begin with, of course, you need to disassemble our "unit". We unscrew the screws or bolts on the sides of the cover and remove it. We are presented with the following picture:

Now we will visually inspect the unit and the board for the visible reasons for the breakdown (this can be "swelling" of capacitors, burnout of the board or individual elements, etc.).If no apparent reason is found, then we look at the fuse. Even if it is not visually visible that the fuse has "blown", it is better, nevertheless, to check its integrity with a device. If the fuse is not working, do not rush to change it and try to turn on the receiver. Usually they just do not "burn out", on the contrary, for the most part, with overvoltage in the network, they remain unharmed, and something else must fail. This is how modern technology works. In general, we need to remove the power supply (in the figure it is marked with a blue arrow) from the receiver in order to check other items.

First of all, you need to check the power capacitor: there may be a residual charge in it. If there is a charge in the capacitor, it is imperative to discharge it, otherwise, when checking other radioelements, we can not only "burn" the device, but also get a good electric shock, albeit not fatal, but still unpleasant.

After that, we proceed to check the main transistor, which stands on the radiator. If we discard all professional terms, then we simply "ring" him for a "short circuit". These transistors are constantly failing, they are designated like this: D13009K. The literal values ​​can be different, but the numerical values ​​must be the same. This transistor is found in many receivers, but not all. In others, there are similar ones or there may be microcircuits. This is not the point, it is important that in most cases, it is the power transistors or microcircuits that fail.

On our power supply, after checking this transistor, a short circuit was found between its contacts. It follows from this that the transistor is "burnt out".

Now we need to unsolder it and check the rest of the radioelements. I will explain the check in a simple way: you need to check all the transistors and diodes (zener diodes) for a "short circuit".

All parts marked with arrows in the picture must be checked for "short circuit". After such a check, I found a "burnt out" diode, which is powered by 5V. We also need to remove it, so that, like the transistor, we can replace it with a usable one.

Next, we solder the new transistor and diode into place. Then you can check our power supply. We do it like this: insert it into the receiver and connect only the power cord and the power button to it. We DO NOT connect the loop with wires that goes to the board with processors. We will check by the output voltages, the value of which is indicated on the power supply, near the "socket" where the loop is inserted.

We measure the voltages at the output of the power supply and, if they coincide with the values ​​on the board, you can connect a loop.

Everything. Now we fasten all the bolts that secure the power supply to the receiver and close our device with a lid. Ready.

Of course, the most common and not difficult type of breakdown is described here. There may be more serious reasons for the failure of this device. Then, without the intervention of a specialist, it is impossible to do, but without doing anything, it is impossible to learn something.