" insert valid access card "

[fug2000]

First off-- Great forum!!!!

I upgraded to 2.5Xtreme in my Philips DSR6000 and I am receiving ' insert valid access card ' nag.

Info: -Just subbed card to DTV.
- Have re-applied 25xtreme image to HD
- Have not let it call in to Tivo
- Have bash prompt available in hyperterminal

Info screen shows:

-Software version: 2.5-01-1-001
-Tivo account status: 2 not set up, 0 days left
- Access Card ID: 'access card not inserted'


I am familiar with the various DTV hacks and this is not related to emulation. Card is in OK. Any help would be greatly apprecieated.

Thanks Fug2000

[T_RJ]

Sounds like your card is not inserted all the way.
Are you sure the card is good?

[fug2000]

It does'nt seem to matter which card I put in it. They all give the same message ( 4 different cards -2 subbed, 2 virgin). When I pull it out it does give the correct nag 'please insert your Access Card'

[T_RJ]

Are you sure you are inserting corectly. Foil side down and front.
If you insert a credit card in the slot it will say insert valid access card. If you are inserting correctly sounds like the card slot is messed up.

[fug2000]

Card is in correctly. Will open unit and see if contacts are OK. I wasn't sure if anyone had heard of this problem as a software problem or not. I wish I had subbed it BEFORE I reformatted. Then I would know if it was something to do with the upgrade. Live and learn.

[fug2000]

Solder spike on motherboard between pins. Thanks for your quick reply T_RJ

Fug2000

[T_RJ]

Glad it worked out for you.

[poppagene]

Originally posted by fug2000
Solder spike on motherboard between pins.

wow solder spike on motherboard!!! you guys are good!!!!

[donbadabon]

Originally posted by fug2000
Solder spike on motherboard between pins.

I am having the same IVAC / not inserted problem.

Looking for any help here.

What caused the solder spike you encountered (whatever that is), and how did you fix it?

thanks