Slingbox Pro HD (new vs defective)

My slingbox is stuck in a reboot loop after being active for 96 days which means it no longer qualifies for the 90 day "free" phone/chat support from Sling Media. This video shows the behavior of the defective unit (top) and a new unit (bottom) which works perfectly well on the exact same a/v/network cables and power supply. I tried resetting the defective unit multiple times using the procedure posted on the sling website, but no go. I would love to know if there is a way to reflash the unit using the USB interface.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• slingbox
• pro
• hd
• defective
• reboot
• loop

[videomomo]

The bottom unit works on the exact same power supply, so that's not it. I've read about the cap issue and that will be next if I decide to crack it open. I have a hard time justifying giving sling any more $ in order to make use of the 1 year warranty.

[superdragon555]

mine did the same thing, and i left it all night long and it start working the next day. mine did this after that stupid update, before it whats working good.

[woodlandpl]

Change the power supply and/or capacitors inside Slingbox.