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Stage One - "Full System Reset" or how to save £65

These are the instructions for resetting your sky + box when it stops recording or you replace the hard disk, I have used this on my own system and it works a treat.

1. Turn on your Sky + box

2. Press the "Services" button on your Sky+ remote

3. Select the option "System Setup"

4. Access the hidden menu by pressing "0 then 1 then select" on your Sky+ Remote

WARNING - The next Stage will result in you losing all previous recordings!!!

5. Select "Full System Reset" - (Please ignore all other options under this menu)

6. Allow the system some time to reset itself, and then it will turn off

7. Turn on the Sky Plus Box

8. Hopefully all recording problems are resolved - If not proceed to "Stage Two"

 

Stage Two


1. Remove Sky Plus Box "Mains Cable" - (either from wall socket or back of Sky + Box)

2. Hold down the "Left and Right Arrow Buttons" on the front of the Sky + Box

WARNING - The next stage will result in you losing all previous recordings!!!

3. Reconnect the power

4. Remain holding the "Left and Right Arrow Buttons" for around 30 seconds

5. The "Green Sky + Ring", on the front of the Sky+ Box should now light up

6. Release the "Left and Right Arrow Buttons"

7. Press Select on the front of the sky + Box

8. Now the System will "Format the Hard Drive" - The "Green Sky + Ring" will now spin backwards

9. Allow the system upto 10 minutes, and then it will turn off

10.Turn on the Sky Plus Box

11.Hopefully all recording problems are resolved - If not proceed to "Stage Three"

Stage Three


1. Remove Sky Plus Box "Mains Cable" - (either from wall socket or back of Sky + Box)

2. Hold down the "Backup Button" on the front of the Sky + Box

3. Reconnect the power

4. Remain holding the "Backup Button" for around 30 seconds

5. The lights on the front of the Sky+ Box should now light up

6. If your TV is connected to the Sky + Box, the following message will be displayed "Updating System Software"

7. Release the "Backup Button"

8. Allow the system upto 15 minutes, and then it will turn off

9.Turn on the Sky Plus Box

10.Hopefully all recording problems are resolved - If not you'll have to call Sky, and they'll promise to repair or replace it for £65


SPECIAL NOTE - If the following message is displayed - "Recording Interupted" - when recording or live pause is attempted:

9 times out of 10 it means the "Sky viewing Card" IS paired with a Sky Plus Box - Just not the one your using!!!

 

Comments  
+5 #15 gerald forst 2020-07-14 16:39
how do you pair viewing card with a second sky+HD box without phoning sky
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+1 #14 Pat 2019-10-01 17:22
thank you brilliant done so easy, after waiting 20min for sky to give instructio ns
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+2 #13 Denise 2017-09-01 15:48
Absolute star - thanks very much for this, stage 3 worked a treat!
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+3 #12 Robster 2016-12-29 15:12
Many thanks - Step 2 fixed my skipping problem when viewing recorded stuff - godsend !!
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+3 #11 Camela 2016-04-11 08:50
Last week I faced problem with my sky HD box. It locked up (no response to remote) as usual today, so powered off and on after 5 mins. at mains. Everything worked except there was no leds at all lit on the front panel. It's turned on in menu, even tried turning that off and on. Tried powering off a few times more but , even left power off overnight but no joy still looks dead. Tried to reset Sky planner, but not a full system reset. I was confused as there is coming no solution before me. I came through above instructio ns and also gone through http://www.fixithere.net/sky-customer-service/reset-sky-hd-box/. and it really proved me helpful in the solution of my problem.
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+2 #10 Bill 2016-01-20 16:42
Wow how lucky... Found this article and managed to get the box working again,than k you very much.
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0 #9 Wayne 2015-08-09 06:20
thank you for posting these instructio ns,fixed my 'sky+error '.thanks again.
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+3 #8 Gracey 2015-05-17 21:29
Huge thanks, it works perfectly now. Couldn't even switch it on (Amber light ) only reset using back up stage 4 and it worked. Very pleased to say the least! Thanks
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+3 #7 Leigh 2015-05-02 16:40
Thank you so much. Sky suggested I upgrade to receive a new box - no way. I nearly bought a reconditio ned box, and then I came across this web page....It worked! My Sky+ box works like new. Thanks again
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+5 #6 Leigh 2015-04-30 18:21
So happy I found this site. My Sky+ box is now working like new. Thank you.
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