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DM500 stopped working

  • 11-07-2013 9:25pm
    #1
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    I am having trouble with my DM500 clone. When I switch it on there is a green light but nothing happens.



    I tried to flash it using a null cable but it keeps coming up with an error message on dreamup :(

    Could anyone advise what the issue is here ?

    Thanks
    Barr


Comments

  • #2
    snaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Try a different power supply, Like your modem power supply or a hard disk drive PSU. Check first they are the same output (12v, 2 amp). Ive had many with same symptoms and its the PSU thats gone. The Clone DM500's power supplies are very poor, they get too hot. I use PSU's meant for modems, harddrives etc. Always keep PSU's even if the main device fails, always come in handy.


  • #3
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,028 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    What snaps said, I've a couple of external hard drives that use the same type of power supplies as boxes, if you've a working power supply use that, otherwise I'm afraid your board might be gone.


  • #4
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭Barr


    Good news ,so it may not be as bad as I first thought.

    I have a DM800 as well. Could the power cord of this be used on the DM500 and vice versa?


  • #5
    snaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Barr wrote: »
    Good news ,so it may not be as bad as I first thought.

    I have a DM800 as well. Could the power cord of this be used on the DM500 and vice versa?

    Yep, it should be the same


  • #6
    mad turnip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭mad turnip


    90% of the time its the power supply. 9% of time you need to reflash. And the final 1% is the box is just ****ed.


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  • #7
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭Barr


    The only visible difference on the two cables is the DM500 says 2amp and the DM800 says 3amp.

    Would a 3 amp be safe use on the DM500. Don't want anything blowing up :)


  • #8
    mad turnip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭mad turnip


    Barr wrote: »
    The only visible difference on the two cables is the DM500 says 2amp and the DM800 says 3amp.

    Would a 3 amp be safe use on the DM500. Don't want anything blowing up :)

    its still safe to use it, theres hardware in it to stop too much current entering.


  • #9
    snaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    more than safe, ive swapped and tinkered loads of times with my DM's. I dont even use a supplied DM power supply with mine. My DM's are all powered by ex modem, hard drive suppiles which are more reliable. Some are rated up to 5 amps


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