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  1. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    Well, I'm back. I was so frustrated that I left the AM21 in the rack for several days. I finally decided to swap it back out for the LCC and...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Feb 4, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  2. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    So, does anyone have a spare LCC they're willing to part with? If so, please send me a PM. I'd like to have a spare on hand. Thanks
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 28, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  3. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    Partial success. I replaced 10 & 11 which were way high ESR. The HR44 booted up properly and I had a picture on the TV. However, OTA channels...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 27, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  4. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    Way beyond my tools and capability.
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 25, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  5. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    So are you saying the new caps for 10 through 18 should be OK?
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 25, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  6. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    All new caps were from Mouser Electronics. I could not find any ESR values in the cap specs so I don't have anything to compare them to. It is...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 25, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
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    AM21 Repair

    Now I need some help. I've taken readings using a MESR-100 ESR Meter for the capacitors on the board along with readings of the new capacitors I...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
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    In "Searching for Signal" and "Just a few more seconds" loop nightmare

    Before I forget, I started a thread for attempting to repair my AM21. AM21 Repair
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 20, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
  9. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    Yep, I wish I had known you had spares. I would have paid shipping at least. I really hated to buy one but some sub-channels are worth watching...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 20, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
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    AM21 Repair

    I did purchase an LCC and installed it yesterday using my attic antenna that was connected to the AM21. I'm still going to try to fix the AM21....
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 19, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  11. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    I have a DMM but it won't do DC & AC simultaneously. Are you saying to measure the voltages across the caps?
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 19, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  12. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    I will. I'm waiting on the meter and the caps. I made the attached color key today.
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  13. hdtvluvr
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    AM21 Repair

    Thanks! I didn't know these existed. I've ordered one and will check the caps first.
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 17, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
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    In "Searching for Signal" and "Just a few more seconds" loop nightmare

    Thanks. I had read that link previously but did not want to spend the $$$ to get the capacity I desired.
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 16, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
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    AM21 Repair

    Has anyone repaired their AM21? My HR44 started rebooting, showing the Hello starting up screen, then switching to the Almost There screen and...
    Thread by: hdtvluvr, Jan 16, 2020, 36 replies, in forum: DIRECTV General Discussion
  16. hdtvluvr
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    In "Searching for Signal" and "Just a few more seconds" loop nightmare

    Thanks for that info. So DirecTV refurb means almost nothing. My original HR44 was installed back in 2015. I wonder if it was newer. I bet it...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 16, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
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    In "Searching for Signal" and "Just a few more seconds" loop nightmare

    So are they repairable?
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 15, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
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    In "Searching for Signal" and "Just a few more seconds" loop nightmare

    Well, the tech wasn't truthful. Date is 4/11/13 and below that sticker is another that says Reconditioned. :( But, I have solved the rebooting...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 15, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
  19. hdtvluvr
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    In "Searching for Signal" and "Just a few more seconds" loop nightmare

    These misplaced recordings are a 1st for me. But my biggest issue is the now constant rebooting. I'll look for a date tomorrow. Couldn't it be...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 15, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
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    In "Searching for Signal" and "Just a few more seconds" loop nightmare

    Well, the nightmare continues. Last night 2 programs were set to record. About 30 minutes into the recording we decided to watch one of them. It...
    Post by: hdtvluvr, Jan 14, 2020 in forum: DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
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