Re: Any Slingbox Owners?

[Ben McCormack <yahoogroup@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David

I am interested!!

Mine is still dead! I will give them a call

Cheers
Ben

On 29 Jan 2008, at 09:28, David Brown wrote:

> To follow up, if anyone is interested.
>
> From Sling:
>
> "Thank you for contacting Sling Media support.
>
> If the network light and the red "N" are both flashing
continuously
> the
> Slingbox is stuck in the reset cycle due to either a hard or firmware
> problem.
>
> You can call our helpdesk so we can troubleshoot your issue and log
> all
> needed details if to issue a replacement if applicable. Our technical
> support line is available Monday - Friday 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM GMT @
> 0207 294 0157."
>
> I phoned and they said, after trying a 20 seconds reset, its broke!
> They are sending me a replacement, free of charge, as long as I return
> the old faulty box within 30 days.
>
> Can't say fairer than that!
>
> On Jan 27, 2008 9:48 AM, David Brown <daveb81@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi all
> >
> > Ben, did you get your slingbox working again? I have just noticed
> mine
> > has died!! I haven't used it for a few weeks and when I went to
> > connect, it wouldn't. When I got home I found the network light
and
> > sling 'n' were flashing. Its not connecting to the router. Tried
a
> > different cable and port on the router with no change. Also tried
a
> > factory reset but the box doesn't behave as the instructions say
it
> > should. After five seconds the network light stops flashing for a
> few
> > seconds then comes back on, flashing at the same rate as before.
> > Router and internet are all working fine.
> >
> > I guess the next step is to get hold of Sling?
> >
> >
> > On Jan 20, 2008 1:21 PM, Ben McCormack <yahoogroup@xxxxxxx
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Guys
> > >
> > > I have what appears to be a stupid problem with my Slingbox.
> > >
> > > Couple of days ago it stopped working (flashing lights on
the
> front).
> > > I have just looked at how to perform a factory reset and I
have to
> > > press the reset button at the back of the unit. Should be
easy.
> > >
> > > I have the reset button (appears to be blue) but it will not
> 'push'
> > > in, no movement from it. To be honest it appears as if there
is a
> > > blanking piece in there is similar.
> > >
> > > Anyone had this issue? or any ideas?
> > >
> > > Ben
> > >
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