Discussion topic: SkyQ Transformer box
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Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 11:14 AM
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SkyQ Transformer box
Last Sunday evening (25.01.26) the hard drive on our Qbox failed. DPD say they tried to deliver last Tuesdy but no anwser. We were at home all day. Delivery then made last Wednesday. However, the driver gave me the new Qbox but when I tried to set it up it wasn't a like for like box and we neded the transformer to fit the round plug into the back of the box and then the mains lead into it. We contacted Sky and for a variety of reasons we are no further forward so no TV since last Sunday. Does anyone know where we could buy a transformer and how we can identify the one we need.
Thank you
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Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 11:22 AM
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Re: SkyQ Transformer box
We always advise customers to
a) remove the viewing card from the faulty box before it disappears into the back of the couriers van and
b) accept any new power cable DPD deliver with the replacement box in case it's different to the one you have.
It was no doubt in the box. You'll need to contact Sky to ask them to send another out.
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Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 11:26 AM
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Re: SkyQ Transformer box
Thanks. We have spent 4 days trying to get Sky to send us another one but without success
Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 11:33 AM
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@TheLancastrian wrote:
Thanks. We have spent 4 days trying to get Sky to send us another one but without success
I have escalated your initial post to a SKY support team, who, hopefully, will be in touch & may be able to assist you with this.
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Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 11:40 AM - last edited: 31 Jan 2026 11:42 AM
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@TheLancastrian wrote:
Does anyone know where we could buy a transformer and how we can identify the one we need.
There are typically some on eBay (part number SP170/SP171)
They are quite expensive through, and Sky should supply one without quibbling.
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Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 11:48 AM
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Thanks for escalating this. We’ve sent an invite to chat.
Please be aware conversations automatically close if there is no response within 48 hours.
Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 12:15 PM
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Re: SkyQ Transformer box
Thank you. Much appreciated
Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 12:18 PM
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Thank you. I agree Sky should step up. Interestingly, the person I spoke to at Sky on Thursday told me I could always look to buy my own !!
Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 01:27 PM
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Re: SkyQ Transformer box
Thanks again for your support. I have just finished an online chat with someone from Sky. It appears the issue is a system issue: a new box can't be sent until the system knows DPD deliverd last Wednesday. We also have to have an engineer visit to make sure there will be no further issues with the box but an engineer can't be booked until the systems knows the delivery last Wednesday was made. So no TV for a while yet
Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 01:30 PM
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Thanks to everyone who has helped with my issue this morning, appreciated. I love a 'can do' approach.
Regards
Message posted on 31 Jan 2026 01:36 PM
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@TheLancastrian wrote:
Thanks again for your support. I have just finished an online chat with someone from Sky. It appears the issue is a system issue: a new box can't be sent until the system knows DPD deliverd last Wednesday. We also have to have an engineer visit to make sure there will be no further issues with the box but an engineer can't be booked until the systems knows the delivery last Wednesday was made. So no TV for a while yet
Many thanks for the update @TheLancastrian.
I am glad they have been able to clarify the situation for you & sorry it means a bit of a wait for you.
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