Is my 722k dying?

[dare2be]

Thanks, but I am no longer currently considering upgrading to a Hopper.

So, what changed your mind?

 

[navychop]

$?

 

[dare2be]

I wanted to see him say it.

 

[richeydog]

Well two days ago I was able to order a replacement 722k. Tracking info says it'll be here Tuesday, 2nd day air. I don't know if that is fast or slow in regards to shipping?

Today, after many attempts, I was able to get the receiver to boot up. I quickly attached an EHD. Unfortunately, since this was the first time I had used an ehd, the receiver had to format the drive first and reset. After the reset it tried to boot up again but couldn't make it. I fiddled with the receiver for an hour trying to boot it up(so I could transfer the recordings) but was unsuccessful. Will try again later.

 

[richeydog]

Does the 722k have to be hooked up to the system(wiring,cables,lnb,etc) to transfer the recordings to the external hard drive?

 

[primestar31]

It has to be hooked up to the lnb, and receiving authorization. The external drive works on a programming tier method.

 

[jerryez]

When I bought my tv console, it had glasss in the doors. But it had strips of rubber holding th glass in, so I removed the glass in the doors and bought a $5 fan at Walmart to blow on the side vent on the Hopper. Later, I added and underside computer fan to help reduce the temperature. Over a year and no problems yet. More air is better.

 

[pattykay]

$?

Bingo!

I wanted to see him say it.

Glad to accommodate you!

 

[richeydog]

Quick update to this thread. I never could get the 722k to work properly again to transfer the recordings. It would get to the "starting up" screen and occasionally to recovery mode(981), but it would always turn itself off after a few minutes.

Anyway, the replacement arrived on tuesday and I got it working after going through the initial setup. Also, I replaced the glass doors with interchangeable grill cloth inserts(they came with the tv stand) and lowered the shelf. It's definitely cooler than before.