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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 3:13 AM

Old style direct tv stream box not working correctly

Old style direct tv stream box works fine 1 time- when I turn it off and try to turn it back on, it seems to go into a start-up loop.  If I unplug the box for 10 seconds it restarts and works correctly.  If turned off it will go into a blinking mode- tv will play for about 1 second, then go blank.  Over and over again until box is unplugged for 10 seconds.  Already did a factory reset- nothing changed!  Do I need a new box?

ACE - New Member

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1 month ago

Walmart sells them for 45 bucks

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1 month ago

I just ordered one thru amazon.  It just seems to take 5 times longer for them to ship one.  The one that has failed is one that I had purchased from walmart- it's less than 6 months old.  (Edited per community guidelines)!!!

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ACE - Expert

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1 month ago

Less than 6 months? I would want to check warranty length. Not sure for from Wal-Mart.

ACE - New Member

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1 month ago

Walmart has 2 yr protection plans for 5 dollars on the box. 


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