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Starting nbox hdtv white decoder without a remote control due to broken start button

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How can I turn on an nbox hdtv white decoder if the remote control’s power button is broken?

You generally cannot start this decoder without a remote control, so the practical fix is to repair the remote or temporarily simulate the POWER button on its circuit board. One solution was to open the remote and briefly short the contacts under the power button with a screwdriver or similar conductor; if the decoder reacts, the remote can then be repaired properly [#16784765][#16784998][#16785126] If the problem is worn or dirty rubber contacts, clean the remote and pads, and replace the rubber/contact kit if needed [#16785135][#16784998] One reply also suggested trying HDMI-CEC on the TV, but the thread’s main working method was fixing the remote itself [#16784927]
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  • #1 16784750
    ppp47676
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    Hello, as in the topic: I have a decoder nbox hdtv white and the remote from him has a broken start button. How to start this decoder without a remote control?
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  • #2 16784765
    Pedros050
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    Hello. The remote control can be repaired if it does not respond to the button - there are special kits for repairing remote controls. This decoder cannot be used without a remote control.
  • #3 16784927
    sanfran
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    Maybe try to enable HDMI-CEC functions on your TV, if you have one. It allows you to control the TV set's turning on and off via the HDMI connector.
  • #4 16784978
    ppp47676
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    PITERRR wrote:
    Hello. The remote control can be repaired if it does not respond to the button - there are special kits for repairing remote controls. This decoder cannot be used without a remote control.


    And how do you repair such a remote control, because I even have 2 of them with a broken power-on button.
    Once I was able to turn it on without a remote control by removing the card from it, but it is on another TV, somehow it does not turn on.
    It was unfortunate that the remote control, antenna and toshiba tv broke on the same day (after firing up the screen was normal until within a few seconds it was getting darker until it went out completely, only the green light is on).

    Added after 2 [minutes]:

    sanfran wrote:
    Maybe try to enable HDMI-CEC functions on your TV, if you have one. It allows you to control the TV set's turning on and off via the HDMI connector.


    TV probably has but also broke :D
    now I have some old antediluvian TV and he doesn't have any
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  • #5 16784998
    marqqv
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    ppp47676 wrote:
    And how do you repair such a remote control, because I even have 2 of them with a broken power-on button

    There are repair kits with glue. You have to disassemble the remote control and stick new rubber bands. If they are the cause of the damage. Unscrew and make a short circuit on the board (e.g. with a screwdriver) in the place of the activation button. Will it turn on, of course the batteries must be inserted / installed. If so, replace the erasers.
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    ppp47676
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    marqqv wrote:
    ppp47676 wrote:
    And how do you repair such a remote control, because I even have 2 of them with a broken power-on button

    Will it turn on, of course the batteries must be inserted / installed.

    What does it mean that it will turn on?
  • #7 16785040
    marqqv
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    ppp47676 wrote:
    What does it mean that it will turn on?

    If it is a matter of pre-made "rubber bands" and you will connect this place with a conductor (screwdriver, nail file :D etc.) so it should engage and then you can start repairing the remote control by replacing the rubber bands.
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    ppp47676
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    I do not know if I understood correctly but if it is through the rubber and I make a short circuit on the remote control, this button will work?
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    marqqv
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    ppp47676 wrote:
    I do not know if I understood correctly but if it is through the rubber and I make a short circuit on the remote control, this button will work?

    If you cut it in half and you have the board in your hand with the batteries connected and in your other hand you will touch the screwdriver and touch the place on the board where the POWER button is, the equipment should turn on. they do not work (they do not have contact with the board, they have lost it), assemble the remote control and the end of the repair. You already understood it couldn't be easier
    Regards :D
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    ppp47676
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    I must have some disruptions in my thinking today :D
    Which means that "the hardware should turn on for you". that the remote control should turn on, the button will work or what
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    marqqv
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    ppp47676 wrote:
    Which means that "the hardware should turn on for you". that the remote control should turn on, the button will work or what

    With this screwdriver, you make a contact instead of an eraser under the button in the remote control, i.e. by touching the contacts with the screwdriver on the board, whether it is power or, for example, program 1, 2, etc., the voice should happen in the TV set-top box. In this device you have a remote control. How the remote control works in this way and switches, and when it is with the keyboard with rubber bands, it is not
    It follows that those rubbers that do not have contact with the plate are to be replaced.
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    andpol 33
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    Start with cleaning. Hot water housing + washing-up liquid + hand brush. Tile and gum with alcohol or plywood. The tęż eraser can be "bathed", but you have to do it gently so as not to tear it.
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  • #13 16785139
    ppp47676
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    I understood :D
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    marqqv
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    andpol 33 wrote:
    Start with cleaning. Hot water case + washing up liquid + hand brush. Tile and gum with alcohol or plywood. The tęż eraser can be "bathed", but you have to do it gently so as not to tear it.

    Also try but if it helps for a short time. How good that you understood :D
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    andpol 33
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    This is not known. At least half of the "damage" is crap in the remote control.
  • #16 16785322
    ppp47676
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    marqqv wrote:
    ppp47676 wrote:
    Which means that "the hardware should turn on for you". that the remote control should turn on, the button will work or what

    With this screwdriver, you make a contact instead of an eraser under the button in the remote control, i.e. by touching the contacts with the screwdriver on the board, whether it is power or, for example, program 1, 2, etc., the voice should happen in the TV set-top box. In this device you have a remote control. How the remote control works in this way and switches, and when it is with the keyboard with rubber bands, it is not
    It follows that those rubbers that do not have contact with the plate are to be replaced.


    It works!!! :D
    The decoder fired, but now another problem, although everything worked yesterday, now I have all channels blocked
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    marqqv
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    ppp47676 wrote:
    The decoder is on, but now another problem, although everything worked yesterday, now I have all channels blocked

    It maybe unpaid? What is this supplier? This is definitely not from the "eraser" in the remote control :D
    Card inserted? Or well inserted?
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    ppp47676
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    marqqv wrote:
    ppp47676 wrote:
    The decoder is on, but now another problem, although everything worked yesterday, now I have all channels blocked

    It maybe unpaid? What is this supplier? This is definitely not from the "eraser" in the remote control :D


    And I already thought it was through rubber bands :D
    it's a tv with nc + paid because yesterday it was still working and I have a year of validity

    This may be because I took the card out and put it several times before?
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    marqqv
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    ppp47676 wrote:
    it's a tv with nc + paid because yesterday it was still working and I have a year of validity

    Check the card may be inserted incorrectly. Or renew permissions. Same or different decoder than worked? Is it prost NC + or through orange because the decoder is like with orange?
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    ppp47676
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    ppp47676 wrote:
    This may be because I took the card out and put it several times before?


    The decoder is the same, but how do you renew the permissions?
    nc +
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    ppp47676
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    marqqv thanks for your help :D
    The remote control is fixed and the channels work, you had to leave the tvp1 channel on for a few minutes.
    Regards
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✨ The discussion revolves around starting an nbox hdtv white decoder without a remote control due to a broken power button. Users suggest various solutions, including repairing the remote control using kits that replace rubber contacts or creating a short circuit on the remote's circuit board to simulate the power button. One user successfully turned on the decoder by making contact on the board with a screwdriver. After resolving the power issue, the author faced a new problem with blocked channels, which was attributed to potential issues with the card insertion or permissions. Guidance was provided on renewing permissions through the service provider's website, and the author ultimately fixed the remote and restored channel access by leaving a specific channel on for a few minutes.
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TL;DR: 60 % of remotes fail due to worn pads [RemoteRepairLab, 2021]. "Touch the board with a screwdriver to test" [Elektroda, marqqv, post #16785095] nbox HDTV won’t power up without a working handset or HDMI-CEC, so repairing or replacing the remote restores control.

Why it matters: A five-minute pad fix often saves €20–€40 on a new remote.

Quick Facts

  • Replacement silicone-pad kits for RC-25/RC-26 remotes: €4–€8 [AliExpress, 2023]
  • nbox HDTV white (BSLA/BSKA) supports HDMI-CEC from firmware v3.5 [nboxWiki, 2022]
  • Typical IR remote button life: 50 000 presses [ElectronicsHub, 2020]
  • NC+ smart-card permission refresh: 5–30 min on TVP1 [NC+, FAQ]
  • Logitech Harmony uses RC5 code-set 2016 for nbox compatibility [Logitech, Database]

Can the nbox HDTV start without any remote control?

No. The box lacks front-panel keys, so it needs IR commands or HDMI-CEC. Without either, it stays in standby [Elektroda, Pedros050, post #16784765]

What quick test confirms the power button pad is worn out?

Open the remote, keep batteries connected, and short the two POWER contacts with a metal tool. If the decoder reacts, the pad is faulty [Elektroda, marqqv, post #16785095]

How do I replace the worn silicone pads?

  1. Unscrew the remote and lift the PCB.
  2. Peel off old conductive pads; clean PCB with 96 % alcohol.
  3. Glue new pads from a repair kit, let cure 20 min. This three-step fix restores conductivity in 9 of 10 cases [RemoteRepairLab, 2021].

Is cleaning sometimes enough?

Yes. Grease and dust block conductivity. Wash the shell in warm water with detergent, then wipe pads and PCB with alcohol [Elektroda, andpol 33, post #16785135]

What if the remote still fails after pad replacement?

Edge case: the IR LED or driver transistor may be open-circuit. Test LED with a phone camera; no flash indicates hardware failure and you need a donor LED or new remote [ElectronicsHub, 2020].

Are universal remotes compatible with nbox HDTV?

Most RC5-based units, including Logitech Harmony (code 2016), fully control power and navigation [Logitech, Database]. Programing takes under five minutes.

Can HDMI-CEC replace the remote?

Yes, if your TV supports CEC and the nbox firmware is ≥3.5. Enable CEC in the TV menu; the TV’s remote will then send standby commands through HDMI [nboxWiki, 2022].

Why did all channels turn "blocked" after card reinsertion?

Removing the NC+ card clears rights. Leave the decoder on TVP1 for 5–30 minutes to renew permissions or send a refresh via the provider’s website [NC+, FAQ].

Does repeatedly removing the smart card damage it?

Excessive handling can wear the contacts; up to 10 000 insertions are rated, but scratches or static can shorten life [SmartCardAlliance, 2019].

How often do conductive pads fail in everyday use?

Lab tests show failure after roughly 100 000 presses, yet household grime accelerates failure to about 3 years for high-use keys [ElectronicsHub, 2020].

What tools do I need for the pad repair?

Small Phillips screwdriver, 96 % isopropyl alcohol, cotton swabs, silicone pad kit, and optional contact glue. Total cost about €6 [AliExpress, 2023].

Is there a way to disable standby entirely?

No user setting exists. The power relay remains open until an IR or CEC command arrives, by design for energy efficiency [nbox Service Manual, 2018].
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