Openbox S10 will not turn on

[rrob311]

My openbox S10 will not turn on. I believe the firmware is corrupt. Does anyone know how to load new firmware without it turning on? I have heard you can do it through the serial port but have never tried.

[el bandido]

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Click on the link and download the [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] located at the bottom of the page.
Then you will need a good S10 file and a null rs232 cable.

[cpr43]

Just follow the the steps in the .pdf file , Good Luck

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[rrob311]

Thanx guys. I tried to load my channel file then it wouldn't turn back on. I just need to figure out which of my serial cables is a Null cable and then try this.

[el bandido]

The null cable will be the one that works so you could try the process of elimination. Or you could use an ohm meter and check the cable pins. Google DB9 or RS232 pinout for a diagram.

[cpr43]

Most of the old FTA boxes usually were shipped with the Null cables in it if purchased brand new. The only one I recall that used a straight cable and not null was the Coolsats. So if you ever purchased before or someone close to you did it should have a null cable with it.
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[dr.zin]

openbox only uses 3 wires,pins
2-3
3-2
5-5
I kill my receiver daily and always recover via rs232 and loader v2.0.0c

[ViP3R]

openbox only uses 3 wires,pins
2-3
3-2
5-5
I kill my receiver daily and always recover via rs232 and loader v2.0.0c

Your a gluten for punishment dr.zin..3 times daily..

[el bandido]

Your a gluten for punishment dr.zin..3 times daily..

Nah.
He is just trying to verify that the chip can be flashed 100,000 times instead of 99,999.


Keep up the good work DR Zin. We appreciate your efforts! EB

[dr.zin]

I have spare flash chips