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Old 02-09-2015, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kevn View Post
hello ccfj1, not 100% sure what happened but the unit 'seemed' to take the update, i've tried various lower firmware versions, everytime it takes the disc, pauses for a sec then starts reading the disc with power led flashing, i'vr tried prob at least 10 times, revtronic tried it with a new drive in the unit and genuine oem firmware still with same results and say they think the board is corrupt. i have now however been in contact with a guy tobias webber in germany (electronik-idee on ebay) who says he 'can' fix the unit after telling him the methods already tried, so not sure if he removes the chip & flashes it to be honest but he syas the repair is around €100, the unit has gone to him this morning as a last ditch attempt to get it running so i will update if he manages to fix it or not
TBH 100E is not a bad price if he can get it working (cheaper than a new unit anyway).!!

Please do update, its always handy to know if/what can be fixed.
Good luck.
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