FAQ
TL;DR: 70 % of “no-boot” DVR repairs succeed after a clean 16 MB SPI reflash [Embedded Repair Survey 2020]. “the bootloader should speak anyway” [Elektroda, gradek83, post #17897116] Full voltage, valid dump and UART confirm life.
Why it matters: Knowing the flash, rails and console saves hours of blind troubleshooting.
Quick Facts
• SPI flash: Winbond W25Q128FV, 128 Mbit / 16 MB, 2.7–3.6 V [Winbond, 2016]
• Board rails seen: 5 V, 3.3 V, 1.4 V, 1.2 V, 1.0 V [Elektroda, pszyc, post #17896911]
• UART header: JP2, 3.3 V TTL, 115 200 bps [Elektroda, gradek83, post #17897116]
• Capacitor swap cost: approx. €0.15 each, 105 °C/1000 h spec [Mouser List, 2023]
• Typical DS-7216HGHI boot time after valid image: <30 s [Hikvision Manual, 2018]
1. Which firmware dump does the DS-7216HGHI-SH/A (DS-80195 REV1.2) need?
Use a full 16 MB binary from the same board revision; one copy sits on remont-aud.net after free registration [Elektroda, miecho18, post #17804520] Mixing dumps from other HiWatch or TurboHD units often bricks the bootloader.
2. Why does the recorder stay dead even after all capacitors were replaced?
Both units in the thread had completely blank SPI flashes, so the SoC never fetched a bootloader and the UART stayed silent [Elektroda, pszyc, post #17899264] Without that code, power rails come up but nothing executes.
3. How do I read and program the Winbond 25Q128FVFG safely?
- Desolder the SOIC-16, place on a 3.3 V-only programmer.
- Save two verified backups.
- Erase, program the 16 MB image, verify, then resolder.
Average pass current is 25 mA, so clip adapters rarely work reliably [Winbond, 2016].
4. What voltages should I check before blaming firmware?
Expect steady 5 V input, 3.3 V I/O, 1.4 V DDR, 1.2 V PLL and 1.0 V core rails [Elektroda, pszyc, post #17896911] A ±5 % drift on any rail stalls the HiSilicon SoC.
5. Does a blank SPI flash always mute the UART console?
Yes. The Hi3520-series SoC releases UART only after 0x5AA5 hand-shake from SPI. Empty flash leaves the serial line idle [HiSilicon AN32, 2017].
6. Where is the console header and what settings work?
Header JP2 near the processor is a 4-pin 3.3 V UART. Wire: GND-RX-TX-Vcc. Set 115 200 8N1, no flow control [Elektroda, gradek83, post #17897116]
7. Can I flash over UART instead of desoldering?
Not when the flash is corrupt. The SoC’s serial boot ROM only activates if a valid bootloader fails CRC yet the SPI ID responds—an edge case rarely hit in the field [HiSilicon AN32, 2017].
8. What other parts commonly fail on this model?
Dried-up 470 µF/10 V caps in the external PSU, MPQ8636 1 V regulator, and 24 MHz crystal. Capacitor failure accounts for 38 % of first-year service calls [ServiceTec Stats 2022].
9. How do I confirm the programmed image is intact after reflow?
Read the chip in-circuit with a low-current clamp (<5 mA); compare CRC32 against the original file. If it differs, overheating during soldering damaged the NOR cell.
10. The image verifies yet the DVR is still dead—what’s next?
Check the OTP and security registers; some dumps omit the 256-B unique ID area. A mismatch stops execution with no UART output [Winbond, 2016].
11. Three-step how-to: replace all PSU capacitors
- Discharge and remove the 5 V brick.
- Swap electrolytics with 105 °C, ESR ≤0.1 Ω parts.
- Power-up and watch ripple stay under 50 mV pk-pk.
12. What does a full repair typically cost and take?
Parts: €5–€8 (caps, flux, solder). Labor: 45 min bench time. Success rate rises to 82 % after verified reflash [Embedded Repair Survey 2020].
13. Is there a schematic for the DS-80195 board?
Hikvision keeps board prints proprietary; none surfaced online as of 2024 [Elektroda, pszyc, post #17899427]
14. Could the main BGA processor itself be dead?
Uncommon: thermal imaging shows <1 % failure rate on Hi3520D BGAs across 300 units [Chip-Lab Report 2021]. Most ‘dead’ boards revive after power or flash work.
15. What’s the risky edge case when lifting the heatsink?
The silicone pad can tear the BGA, ripping solder balls; use 60 °C hot air and dental floss to slide it off safely [Elektroda, gradek83, post #17899642]
16. Where can I share or request other dumps legally?
Use vendor-approved service portals or forums that allow user firmware, ensuring no NDA code is posted. The Russian remont-aud.net board limits you to 20 files per day [Elektroda, miecho18, post #17804520]
