How do I get my Pace Freeview Box operational on switch on?

I have the same problem - the old, original "D"-shaped Pace box. Started playing up a few weeks ago.
I took the top cover off and found one of the 220uF capacitors getting hot. Not sure if this may be the problem - I've not been able to find a suitable replacement capacitor. Also, the small square SM chip close to it on my box is also quite hot - adding freezer to it all made no change; it still holds at the green led. Eventually (after some minutes or more), it does go back to normal operation - till it gets powered off.
Agreed, we are in a throw-away world these days, but if it can be repaired, I, for one, would like to make an attempt and am prepared to "have a go", even if it's a totally unsuitable replacement capacitor to try it out.
It may not even work; who cares? At least I'll have had a go at it fixing it.
If anyone knows of a fix for this - do please add your comments.

Dave188
October 2008

As you have not had ans answer. Budget boxes are usually not worth repairing and so you'd probably be better off buying anew one. Or maybe upgrading to a PVR - they are very cheap nowadays.

t
April 2007