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Comment on Slingbox Solo Freezing, Stuck Optimizing, Losing Connection? Check the Capacitors by dcstager

dcstager — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:02:09 +0000

Finally got home to repair my Slingbox SOLO – as with many others, two bulging capacitors. Once replaced, reliability is restored.

For the people who can’t immediately repair their box use the better mode from the browser plugin viewer. One person didn’t understand that for some reason. There is a standalone application to watch Slingbox that is now obsolete. Watching the Slingbox is now best performed by using Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers and going to

http://watch.slingbox.com/watch/sling_player

A plugin will be installed that becomes the program to watch your slingbox. On the bottom right corner you’ll see the word “Auto”. Clicking this will your mouse will reveal resolution choices, Auto, Good, Better, Best, etc. For some unknown reason, using the Better” setting from these choices stabilizes the Slingbox even with the bad capacitors. You’ll get fewer disconnects but they will still happen. Any of the other choices reveal the instability of the Slingbox with bad capacitors.

If you ask for support on the official Sling Media website, your post will be deleted. I have given up trying to assist people on the official site. The moderators delete any mention of the capacitor issues.

There are many posts on the official site which purport to be actual users satisfied with customer service and even claiming that Sling Media is shipping replacement boxes to people who pay their $30 fee. They look a little suspect to me, possibly posted by shills not actual users, but I suppose it’s possible the will send you a replacement box – eventually. The repair is actually fairly easy and the step by step instructions on the You Tube video are the best reference you can have if you are going to try and do it yourself. Any TV repair shop should be able to do it for you if you’re worried about screwing up soldering the board yourself.

Comment on Sling Media Ports SlingLoaded™ Technology to ViXS® XCode® Network Media Processors by Brandon C

Brandon C — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:05:54 +0000

I hear you. From what I understand Monsoon is using the best or fastest chip that C2 Microsystems makes. So they and probably Sling need faster chips and then they need to write code for them. It ends up taking way to long.

Comment on Boxee Box by D-Link Adds SlingPlayer App by jaymesmcc

jaymesmcc — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:04:14 +0000

Does it work with rthe HDS 600RS?

Comment on Just Add Software by mattgenton

mattgenton — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:12:59 +0000

hi to all at placeshiftingenthusiasts.com i thought i had sent this newyears eve but it didnt send so i have sent it again all best for 2012 to every one
– matty

Comment on Slingbox Solo Freezing, Stuck Optimizing, Losing Connection? Check the Capacitors by Eileen Lund

Eileen Lund — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:37:38 +0000

Fantastic. Have been battling it for over a year. Two blown capacitors. It has held connection for solid hours. Before I was lucky to get a few minutes.

Comment on Slingbox Solo Freezing, Stuck Optimizing, Losing Connection? Check the Capacitors by Eileen Lund

Eileen Lund — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:32:11 +0000

I have battled this situation for over a year. Never getting more than a few minutes connection. Finally broke down an went through your step by step guide as well as the you tube video. I am a computer specialist but have never had to touch a circuit board other than to install one in a PC. For less than $10.00 and 20 minutes work I now have a working and stable Slingbox. 2 caps were obviously swollen. Thank you.

Comment on SlingPlayer Download Windows, Mac and more by Actionslax

Actionslax — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:00:56 +0000

unfortunately the slingcatcher slingsync file link diverts you to a part of the site that doesnt show the file, is there another location?

Comment on Slingbox Solo Freezing, Stuck Optimizing, Losing Connection? Check the Capacitors by Markass

Markass — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:57:04 +0000

Awesome, changed out two bulging capacitors and back in business! Total cost was $ 10.00, took sling box apart and took the motherboard to a tv repairshop and five minutes later, they had them changed! Thanks”

Comment on Slingbox Solo Freezing, Stuck Optimizing, Losing Connection? Check the Capacitors by Alan

Alan — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:22:31 +0000

How do I watch the slingbox solo in the “better mode from the browser viewer”. How is that configuration modified ??

Comment on SlingPlayer for Android Tablets Available by Dan

Dan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:23:32 +0000

Picked up the Galaxy Nexus today. Android Market directs me to SlingPlayer for Phones (not Tablets). Previously purchased for Droid X, so didn’t need to purchase. Downloaded and installed.

UI is clean, looks like it makes use of the qHD display.

Haven’t been able to play back content yet, but that is probably due to the much-cited , which causes my SlingBox Pro-HD to drop connection when hit from a mobile device (strangely enough, it works with my browser / desktop versions). Might finally crack it open and try to fix it tonight, will update if that yields results.

Also going to get MHL adapter to test HDMI-out functionality from the Galaxy Nexus.