Apex tv converter box stopped working.A red light is on but will not change to green(On State) when the on/off button is pushed, nor will come on with the remote. The green flashs then nothing. It was working before but now will not turn on. Help, No Tv At All! Russ
What can my customer do to get his remote to work? red light on but no green light.
I'm a single gal, and this may sound tricky, but the solutuion was a pice of cake...remove the back cover, yes, even though it says not to. the c8 component capacitor needs to be replaced (bulging at the top). use a solder, my first time, to melt the two points at the bottom so that you can remove the capacitor. ensre the new one ($2) goes in properly, +ve and -ve. solder the bottom...i clipped the wires shorter. it'll work, believe me. i'm no handtman genius, just too cheap to buy a new box. and just bought the solder iron too.
i should have mentioned, mine is the dt250a model and i used a 470uF 25 volt capacitor.
Firstly, thank you Meme you were absolutely correct. I got the same box from goodwill for $1 or so and it worked great for 3 weeks then no green light. I replaced capacitor #8 and then Bob was quickly my uncle.
That being said, I'm not much of a conspiracy nut, but how in the blazes would you know that THAT capacitor was swollen and the source of the problem? Did you somehow break my capacitor to make your answer look good? I'm just kidding - that's ludicrous... Right?
It's 7 years after you and Steve posted - did I get YOUR Apex HDTV tuner? Wouldn't that be weird... Oh, well, thanks!!
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My apex digital converter box will turn on . but nothing shows on the tv. also earler today it was working but when i turned it off. it wont work
Single gal is right everyone... I bought a desodering kit, a sodering kit, and ordered a replacement C8 capacitor online. After replacing the C8 it works perfectly... a good fix. I now have more tools for my tool kit and a life lesson... !! Steve
First try unplugging the unit. Wait a few minutes and plug it back in. Worked for me and it might save ya some trouble.
I, too, am having a problem with my Apex showing a red light (off) and never turning on (green light) either by pushing the button or using the remote. Unplugging it for a short time (minutes) or a long time (a couple of days) has not made a difference.
Any other suggestions? This unit is barely 2 years old.
same thing here. Nothing makes a difference. Is it just a **** unit?
Meme is right.I have 2 Apex DT 250 and both were not working. I fixed one with the capacitor of one of them,and then I went to an electronic store to buy the capacitors 470 uf 25 volts to fix the one missing the capacitors.This store sold me the same capacitor rating but a diferent shape,shorter but thicker capacitors.I installed them with my solder,but now that Apex DT 250 Digital converter,does not even turn on the red light.Any suggestion?
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