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Jonpc · 13-04-08, 09:55 AM

1. First check the back does it look like one of these?

If it looks like copy dont worry yet, you might have 1st generation starview the copy had to be cloned from something right!

If it looks like the other you have nothing to worry about this is current starview back and not cloned yet..

2. Ok next check remote

If your remote looks like copy above it's not looking good 99% chance you have a clone.

If you have the starview back with copy on from pics above but have 1st gen remote then your ok you have 1st starview ever made

3. To check further ive aquired some photo's of both clone and 1st gen motherboards

(3 philips screws need to be removed from back to open)

First picture is clone the heatsink on cpu differs to original also capacitor's arn't straight also seems to be more capacitor's on psu board

Ive circled these now lets play spot the difference looked at 2 of these clone motherboards and both same.

Also note the red plastic blobs covering clone boxs screws

Next is close ups of power supply motherboard can you see the difference

And last is close up of the clone board chip to the left of cpu.

On the Original this is made by samsung also note the writing below that

this has a extra line the original only has GCR3510CX REV.B

2005.09.05

Marc · 13-04-08, 10:09 AM

This isnt a definitive way of checking though as there were 2 gens of genuine boxes one smaller than the other so further checks also need to be made to 100& sure

Marc

Jonpc · 13-04-08, 10:18 AM

It states under pictures.

If it looks like copy dont worry yet, you might have 1st generation starview the copy had to be cloned from something right!

If it looks like the other you have nothing to worry about this is current starview back and not cloned yet..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc

This isnt a definitive way of checking though as there were 2 gens of genuine boxes one smaller than the other so further checks also need to be made to 100& sure

Marc

Spanky · 13-04-08, 10:32 AM

Thank You for the info this was a great help...

Regards Spanky

martin-f · 13-04-08, 01:56 PM

GENUINE OR CLONE Starv**w
Counts the vents on top

First Generation = 13 x 7 vents
Genuine = 25 x 7 vents
Clone = 18 x 7 vents

justlucy · 13-04-08, 02:11 PM

mine looks like a heinz 57 variety lol

peakey · 13-04-08, 02:18 PM

can anyone tell me how to flash my starviews iv got a cloned front top and rear but the remotes ok im just gonna give it a go.

Jonpc · 13-04-08, 02:32 PM

Your "WHAT"

Quote:

Originally Posted by justlucy

mine looks like a heinz 57 variety lol

peakey · 13-04-08, 02:40 PM

peakey · 13-04-08, 02:40 PM

is me a clone

13-04-08, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jonpc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 665 Thanks: 25 Thanked 241 Times in 192 Posts	Clone or Gen (check you box here) 1. First check the back does it look like one of these? If it looks like copy dont worry yet, you might have 1st generation starview the copy had to be cloned from something right! If it looks like the other you have nothing to worry about this is current starview back and not cloned yet.. 2. Ok next check remote If your remote looks like copy above it's not looking good 99% chance you have a clone. If you have the starview back with copy on from pics above but have 1st gen remote then your ok you have 1st starview ever made 3. To check further ive aquired some photo's of both clone and 1st gen motherboards (3 philips screws need to be removed from back to open) First picture is clone the heatsink on cpu differs to original also capacitor's arn't straight also seems to be more capacitor's on psu board Ive circled these now lets play spot the difference looked at 2 of these clone motherboards and both same. Also note the red plastic blobs covering clone boxs screws Next is close ups of power supply motherboard can you see the difference And last is close up of the clone board chip to the left of cpu. On the Original this is made by samsung also note the writing below that this has a extra line the original only has GCR3510CX REV.B 2005.09.05 Last edited by Jonpc; 13-04-08 at 10:00 AM. Reason: spelling

13-04-08, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marc Underground Crew Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 647 Thanks: 18 Thanked 182 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Clone or Gen (check you box here) This isnt a definitive way of checking though as there were 2 gens of genuine boxes one smaller than the other so further checks also need to be made to 100& sure Marc

13-04-08, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spanky Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Clone or Gen (check you box here) Thank You for the info this was a great help... Regards Spanky

13-04-08, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,317 Times in 914 Posts	Re: Clone or Gen (check you box here) GENUINE OR CLONE Starv**w Counts the vents on top First Generation = 13 x 7 vents Genuine = 25 x 7 vents Clone = 18 x 7 vents

13-04-08, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
justlucy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Planet Janet Kent Posts: 236 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Clone or Gen (check you box here) mine looks like a heinz 57 variety lol __________________ IT DOES'NT HURT TO SAY THANKS FEEL FREE TO TIP MY SCALES WHEN I FULFILL YOUR NEEDS !!!

13-04-08, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
peakey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 678 Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Clone or Gen (check you box here) can anyone tell me how to flash my starviews iv got a cloned front top and rear but the remotes ok im just gonna give it a go.

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peakey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 678 Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Clone or Gen (check you box here)

13-04-08, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
peakey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 678 Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Clone or Gen (check you box here) is me a clone

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