VU+ Duo vu duo stuck on red light

Abu Baniaz said:

Genuine or clone?

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Abu Baniaz said:

Most probably the c807 capacitor is failing. Best to switch off and leave it off until repaired. If you keep switching it on/off until it works, the regulators are likely to fail too.

There should a be a thread with pictures for the capacitor, but I cannot find it.

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casuk said:

After doing some reading iv came to the same conclusion, iv found the cap but it looks fine to me how easy is it to change the cap

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casuk said:

Thanks m8, so its just a case of replacing the c807 cap and that should be it

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Ferret said:

Yes common fault easy fix

Do not have it powered on till you do the cap because that puts strain on the voltage regulators .

Maplins will have the cap for less than a £1 you will need to get one with the voltage above the standard 16v one it has in now simply because maplin dont stock the 16v one.

Clip the cap half way down with wire cutters and snip it away this leaves the old caps legs solder to the board. Then solder new cap on to the legs of the old cap and gently bend it away from the hdd caddy. It will not happen again then.

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casuk said:

Thats me back in the house, will i need to remove the board to replace the cap

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casuk said:

I got it on, the small wires were quite small but i managed it, its a bit rough looking but its on and a little wiggle didnt snap it, its working and im very happy, thanks for ur help and advice

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casuk said:

Me to was worried at first, it was very easy with some direction id recomend any one with same problem to give it a go

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casuk said:

is that ok

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