abs 8776 heat related problem?

drysa · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2002

Have a problem with this decoder, after 5-10 mins of operation, during which time everything is normal, the picture either freezes or goes off completely. Seems to be a heat related problem, if the box is switched off for 10 mins then switched back on it operates perfectly again for 5-10 mins and then same thing happens.
Has anybody experienced similar problems?
Does anyone have the schemantics for this particular decoder?

Scooterpig · #2 (**permalink**) 08-31-2002

I haven't heard of that heating problem with this decoder drysa, but I know the old Pace had the same problems and the way around that was to either make sure that nothing was surrounding the box and even sometimes taking the cover off the box and the other was to install a cpu fan inside the unit to keep it cool..

drysa · #3 (**permalink**) 08-31-2002

many thanks will try that solution

p4 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-13-2002

Yes some adb boxs do have a problem with overheating, the problem is in the RF modulator can & the modulator can not be serviced it's fine turned by the manufacture. So tap into the power supply +5vdc & fit a CPU fan, the +5v will keep the fan quite by not spinning flat out.