The pansat 9200 high definition receiver was recalled due to eSATA port failure for personal video recording (PVR)

Information on how to fix this yourself are cropping up over the free to air forums.The problem is,one misstep and you have a doorstop on your hands(or as mentioned in the document,a $200 repair bill).Its highly recommended to send your pansat 9200hd (if dated below in the document) to Panarex Electronics and let them perform the repair.Reports are being posted with claims from those who have e-mailed Panarex Electronics,that the repair/recall will be free of charge but the customer will have to pay to ship it to Panarex,but that they will flip the bill for return shipping.

Here is a copy of the document:

Technical Bulletin (June 18, 2008)

Subject : e-Sata External PVR Operation Ready Fix
Model : Pansat 9200HD Early Production (sold before Jan, 2008)
July, 2007 (S/N : 7H~ series)
Oct, 2007 (S/N : 7J~ series)
**** Nov, 2007 (S/N : 7K~ series) production OK (sold after Feb, 2008)
Modification : Relocate TR Q3 (MMBT 2222A Fairchild) as per attached photo.
Verification : After relocating the Q3 TR base (or C178) the voltage should be 1.8V DC from 0V

Recommendation

If these instruction are too difficult for you to follow or you can not find a qualified installer to make the modification, please send the whole Unit  back to the Panarex Service Department because you will be charged to have the PCB board replaced if you make a severe damage mistake. The fee will be based on the actual price of the board. (Around $200.00)

1. Find and hire an excellent qualified technician nearest to your location.
2. Desolder & remove the part TR(Q3) quickly. (Not more than 2~3 seconds to avoid PCB pattern damage)
3. Clean the main PCB board Q3 TR area and removed TR legs and solder again with new direction
as per the attached photo. (Should you need new TR, contact the Panarex Service Dept to request it)
4. You need to check the C178 leg (or TR bare) measures 1.8V DC.

Panarex Electronics
11672 Tuxford St., Sun Valley, CA 91352 USA
Tel : 818-768-5161 Fax : 818-768-5191
E-mail : pansatusa@cs.com