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karlkhan · 15-01-10, 01:22 PM

Hi

I have a 500c can I just replace the tuner to a 500s tuner as the rest of the box should be the same?
I can get one for £13 + postage so could save me a few pennys.

Thanks

Karl

TheCoder · 15-01-10, 08:43 PM

No, not that easy !

You also have to add all the components necessary to supply LNB power and the various H/V power signals.

If you get a copy of the 500S schematic diagram, you will see the components that need to be added. Tbh though, you'd be better off selling the 500C and buying a 500S replacement as you'll almost certainly miss something crucial if you try to swap things.

karlkhan · 15-01-10, 11:05 PM

Just had a look at some images of the circuit board and you are right there are quiet a few extra components.
Oh well will have to bin the 500c's when they go off
Thanks

15-01-10, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
karlkhan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Change tuner from c to s Hi I have a 500c can I just replace the tuner to a 500s tuner as the rest of the box should be the same? I can get one for £13 + postage so could save me a few pennys. Thanks Karl

15-01-10, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheCoder Underground Crew Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Undrground Posts: 2,112 Thanks: 15 Thanked 1,690 Times in 932 Posts	Re: Change tuner from c to s No, not that easy ! You also have to add all the components necessary to supply LNB power and the various H/V power signals. If you get a copy of the 500S schematic diagram, you will see the components that need to be added. Tbh though, you'd be better off selling the 500C and buying a 500S replacement as you'll almost certainly miss something crucial if you try to swap things.

15-01-10, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
karlkhan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Change tuner from c to s Just had a look at some images of the circuit board and you are right there are quiet a few extra components. Oh well will have to bin the 500c's when they go off Thanks

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