CurtPalme.com Home Theater Forum

wowly · Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 5

Hello everybody!

I'm having a problem with my BD800. My little baby didn't work at higher freqenties (i.e. 1080i) for as long as it is in my hands. I've watched my films with a HTPC (1024/768 via RGBHV port 5) with very good picturequality, but suddenly it wont take the input from the HTPC no more Crying or Very sad

On a dutch forum we've narrowed the problem down to the inputboard. My big question is: which components do i have to chance/fix? I'm good at soldering, but have bad electrotechnician quality's (i'm working in the human/medical area..).

Since the BD800's are widely spread and used all over the world there must be some list which components are suspect to fail on the inputboard?

Please help me, i'm getting slightly mad when i'm restrained from watching BIGscreen

Thanks in advance

Wowly

Nashou66 · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 16171 Location: West Seneca NY

I'm sure a new board isnt that expensive and it be easier to just pop a new one in. Curt here probably has a lot but you should be able to find one in Europe.

Athanasios

wowly · Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 5

Thats true, but i can't find any. Some people just want to sell they're complete barco to me for 250 euro's.......In Holland the CRT-business collapsed the last half year. An 808s under 1000 euro's with crisp tube's aren't rare around here, An working BD800 is sold for 250 (see above).

The problem is that i can't just throw away my Barco data 800 just because he's given me so much moviepleasure the last years. Maybe it is a small easy to fix problem which can save my oldie for the next years.....

I don't think it is a problem to send a board to europe, don't mention the costs, since the dollar stands at an ultimate low at the moment compared to the euro it is very common to buy stuff in the USA and let them fly over to the ancient world.

Wowly

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject:

I'd sell you a board for $125 incl air shipping. THese are hard to fix, you're better off buying another one.

wowly · Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 5

Ah! What's the reason they're so hard to repair?

125 dollar, that's a substantial amount. But maybe it's better to buy a new one than puzzle on with an old board? The board you're selling, is it a new one or a revisioned one?

Wowly

wowly · Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 5

Well, since nobody thinks it's interesting enough to answer my latest question i've talked with an proffesional about repairing the board. He gave me the tip to check the power supply, and in specific the voltage regulators. Its difficult to measure them when the beamer is in action, so i've replaced all Three voltageregulators. Costs.....1 dollar each.

And....problem solved so far!!!! The kids are watching Jungle Book for 1 hour now. Tonight its gonna be movienight YEAH!!

Wowly

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:46 am Post subject:

It's my policy not to give out specific component information on any board, as that's how I make my living. But I can say that in all of the RGB input boards I've repaired, I've never had the voltage regulators fail. That's a first.

As for my 'substantial' pricing, it usually takes about an hour to 90 minutes to repair these boards, never mind the time spent setting up a projector to test them in. Of the $125 I quoted you, take off $20 for shipping and customs. That leaves $105 to supply a repaired and tested board, tested in a set and that comes with a 90 day warranty. That sounds pretty reasonable to me...

I'm glad you got it going, but as I said, a failed regulator on that board is a first. Usually it involves more parts, and a lot more troubleshooting time.

wowly · Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 5

I think in that case it won't take long before this (my) board crashes again, and i'll need your board anyway Very Happy

I thought that you've had some working boards from old Barco Data's 800's on the shelf. In Case you've had to resolder en replace numerous components the price is very reasonable.

I case i've offended you; i have no intentions doing such thing to the great CRT-master himself!! Embarassed

Wowly

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

No offense taken. Every once in a while I break down what's involved in sending out a 'simple' part. Wink

Even with parts that I put on the shelf, the odd one can fail, so I now make a point of testing all boards before I send them out.