EV Max V 2008 - no power

[AlbertE592]

Hi There,

I wonder if anyone could possibly offer me some advice!

my EV Max V has just stopped working. I had to switch back earlier today to my VM box because a 'technician' was coming round to check a broadband modem fault. When I switched back, the EV had a solid yellow light on the 'message' led, but nothing on the TV screen. I tried to reboot the EV, but now there are no lights whatsoever, everything appears to be dead. I have checked all the connections, and changed the fuse in the plug (just in case), but no joy.

Any help would be greatly appreciated - if it turns out that the box will need some repairs, then if there is anyone in the north of Glasgow area who can undertake this work, then I would also appreciate them getting in touch.

Many thanks in advance

[patch]

could be the capacitor C14 blown . do a search for it on here there are some helpfull pictures.

[AlbertE592]

Thanks for the prompt reply - I have taken the plunge and opened up the box (it's over a year old anyway) - and yes, the C14 does look 'slightly swollen'.

I have never used a solder iron in my life, so I would prefer to have this fixed by someone who knows what they are doing - so I'm still hoping that someone in the north of Glasgow will see this and get in touch (leave a reply, or send me a p.m.)

[patch]

have a go yourself , maplins sell the capacitor for 50p and buy a small soldreing iron same place . just melt solder on underside of board holding the capacitor and it pulls out then fit new one in reverse , make sure you get the + and - the same way round as original . thats what i did and ive never done one before .