SKY+ Box

[R1Geezer]

Mine has just gone T1ts up, all the plus features have failed, probably the disc drive has gone , Now SKy want to charge me �99 for a new box + �60 for someone to connect it. Does an aftermarket equivalent exist? ie I just want to put my card in and go, anyone know of such a beast, especially with a DVD recorder built in, thanks

[Everhelpful]

If you give me your Email address I will send you something that might help.

[Everhelpful]

Or if you prefer, you could tell me how to post a link on here.

[ChuckFickens]

just copy and paste the link in your answer to above..

R1

I would be tempted to remove the hard drive from the sky box and test it in a computer, if it proves to be faulty spend about 30-40quid on a new hard drive and put it in the sky box.

[Everhelpful]

http://www.digitalmediaseller.com/dms-43265230 947590234_ultimatesky_dfhg94392374kjghwsf/skyg uidedownload.html
Done it,but you need Adobe Reader(Free) definitely worth a try.

[R1Geezer]

thanks everhelpful, you've been err, helpful!

[R1Geezer]

Zacs, yes I traid all that, both myself and with the sky chappie, no dice.

Yes I thought of that chuck and I've actually baight a guide off ebay for �2.

So several possibilities, thanks everyone.

[ACtheTROLL]

If you suspect it's the hdd (they are quiet though)

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky/8370-upgrad ing-your-sky-hard-drive.html

[whiskeryron]

After your initial 12 months the sky box is your property & therefore your problem, I can tell you it is worth paying for the maintenance insurance that Sky offer. Since I have taken it out 5 months ago I have had 4 call outs & 4 replacement HD boxes due to picture freezing & problems recording to the HD drive.Things are ok now,but any further probs are completely covered.