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Old 05-08-2012, 14:26   #1
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V HD box overheating

Does anybody else have problems with their V HD box overheating?

It happens in hot weather. I have propped the box up at the back with the cable, to increase airflow, but it still overheats and resets occasionally.

Is this a design fault (happening to everyone) or just something wrong with my box (which if this is the case, I need to get Virgin to replace)?

Thanks for any help.
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Old 05-08-2012, 15:25   #2
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Re: V HD box overheating

Mine only gets slightly warm LHS, centre, a few inches in - the RHS side feels quite cool
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Re: V HD box overheating

If the box is rebooting regularly, you should report that. Don't say it is overheating otherwise they'll just tell you to improve the ventilation.
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Old 05-08-2012, 16:36   #4
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Re: V HD box overheating

Where is the box situated? (is it in an enclosed area?).
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Old 05-08-2012, 16:39   #5
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Re: V HD box overheating

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Where is the box situated? (is it in an enclosed area?).
It is on the shelf of a wooden TV stand, bought from John Lewis. It should be fine, that is why I was asking if others had this problem - as I thought it could be a design fault.

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