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This message was authored by thomasgeorge2 This message was authored by: thomasgeorge2

Black screen

After the message sky card not in properly we have a black screen

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This message was authored by oldfella This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Black screen

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@thomasgeorge2 wrote:

After the message sky card not in properly we have a black screen


Hi @thomasgeorge2 

Have you tried rebooting your Q box?
To reboot press Standby on your Sky Q remote (if the box responds to the remote), and then switch off and unplug at the mains.
Wait at least 30 secs and then Plug back in and switch your Sky Q box back on at the mains.
Wait for the on screen instructions to disappear and the front led to turn Amber. Then wait for 30 secs before you press Home on your Sky Q remote or if this is not working press the standby button on the front of the Q box (Amber led)

note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.

 

Also check that your viewing card is correctly inserted. Viewing card is in the right hand end of the box.

If it is in correctly there is not enough of it sticking out to grip and remove it.
Push it fully in and it will pop out slightly enough so you can remove it.
Take it out and give the chip a gentle wipe with a damp lint free cloth or E-cloth.
Ensure that it completely dry before you reinsert it chip side up and chip end in first. Push it gently fully in and you should feel a slight click when it is engaged. If it has popped out enough to remove it is not located correctly.
If you are satisfied that it is in correctly
Try refreshing your Viewing card.
Home - Settings - System info.
Highlight Viewing card number and then select Setup on the right hand side.
Then select Use this option to trigger a callback

No call is actually made but the Viewing card should be refreshed.

thomasgeorge2
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This message was authored by thomasgeorge2 This message was authored by: thomasgeorge2

Re: Black screen

Thanks that's disappeared now but saying no satellite signal now no end of bother with Sky this week since I got lied to about the price of new sky 300 broadband installation 

This message was authored by oldfella This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Black screen

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@thomasgeorge2 wrote:

Thanks that's disappeared now but saying no satellite signal now no end of bother with Sky this week since I got lied to about the price of new sky 300 broadband installation 


Hi @thomasgeorge2 

Work through the following link and if you cannot solve your issue it will lead to booking a Engineer.
Alternately, if you are on a Communal Dish you will need to contact your Landlord or Management company.
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-tv-no-satellite-signal-sky-q

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