It's 8 years later and this is still a valuable video! My Onkyo SR-606 has been taking longer and longer to connect the HDMI to the TV, with HDCP error messages becoming more frequent as it takes minutes for the Roku player to see the TV through the receiver. I finally ordered 50V, 105C, surface mount capacitors from eBay to replace the original 4V 100 uF capacitors. The original capacitors are both heat and voltage stressed. The design operates then too close to their maximum rated voltage and it sure does get hot in there. The replacement capacitors proved too wide to fit without bending leads and then, once soldered, I had to resolder them and lean them over because they became too tall with the bent leads, but after all that, it worked! Just like it says on the tin. Many thanks. Warning: Be extremely slow and careful bending leads on surface mount capacitors. They're quite fragile and will snap off. They're not really designed to be bent.
Thank you boss! I just bought this receiver from Ebay at 50 bucks with shipping. When i received it notice HDMI’s did not work and found your video. Never done this type of stuff but i decided to follow your instructions and it work! Thank you again for helping me.
Here it 2022 and my unit purchased in 2008 started having video problems using the HDMI system. This video made a lot of sense and worked for my TX-SR606's repair which had started dropping Netflix videos every few minutes or so and I had to keep hitting "resume playing". I used 16 volt caps to play it safe and had no problems bending the leads to match the pads on the board. The only thing I can add for those not familiar with surface mount components is, once the caps are removed, tin (that's a term for putting some solder on) both the board's pads being careful not to over heat them and the capacitor's leads. This makes it much easier to solder the caps in place without over heating. I used some modeling clay to hold the cap's in place and the sticky is a nice idea too. Also be very careful when bending the cap's leads and soldering not to have them touch the metal can as it might short out.
The HDMI on my Onkyo TX SR606 recently stopped working. It was gradual so I thought it was something with the Roku or some BS firmware/software incompatibility. The receiver is 14 years old but still sounds great and is in perfect shape so it seemed like a shame to toss it and get a new one just because the HDMI wasn't working. Thanks to your video instruction and $5 in parts from Digikey, the HDMI is back up and running. One thing to note, the legs on the surface mounted caps are very fragile so be careful when bending them. Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to make and post this video!
Great how to video. I repaired mine over the weekend and now it works perfectly. One big difference is my model is the TX-SR607 and the HDMI board is laid out differently. All 5 capacitors are on the back side of the circuit board and in different locations than this video shows. Not a problem because the 5 capacitors that need changing are the only CAP ALUM 100UF 4V 20% SMD on the board. Easy to spot because they are the smallest ones.
10 years old video but keeps on giving! I just bought a TX-SR606 from FaceBook Marketplace without testing first (shame on me). Lo and behold HDMI not working. The previous owner not only told me HDMI was working, but obviously attempted this same repair (shame on him!). I removed all his butchered soldering job caps and replaced with brand new as per this video. Worked like a charm! This video saved me $75, I know it's not much, but it's a matter of a principle. Thank you for great content!
LEGEND!! This worked a treat, thank you! ❣ 11 years later - wow!😲 I've just replaced these capactitors on my Onkyo TX-SR607 and it worked a treat! All the HDMI's work again straight away without having to wait 20 minutes for it to warm up. Like others have said, on the SR607 the 5 caps are all on the bottom of the HDMI board and they are really easy to replace if you follow these instrctions. Using the piece of bluetac to hold the caps whilst you solder them is a master stroke! What a tip!! 😆 I'd have never been able to do it without the bluetac.. 🤣 I replaced mine with 16v ones from Ali Express which came in at about £5 (and I accidentally ordered 60 of them!, instead of 6). They were slightly larger, but in truth that probably made it easier to position them. Apparently they are 105c ones, but I'll not hold my breath.. 😅 My only remaing problem now is the OSD still doesn't work, but I'm going to try a reset and see if that does anything. The unit is definitely trying now because the screen flashes off and back on when I exit the setup menus from the LCD readout.
Thank you for this video! I followed your simple instructions and my TX SR606 is working perfectly now - the HDMI switching works immediately again. The biggest thing I learned was your sticky-tack trick for holding the capacitors in place for soldering. I can't believe I had never seen anyone do that before. It will made a lot of future electronics jobs much easier!
And yet another satisfied customer here! Got my 607 fixed right up (five capacitors, all on the bottom side of the HDMI board). I desoldered the old capacitors instead of wiggling them off. I know in theory the latter should be fine, since the leads are actually not secured inside the component very strongly. But I still felt more comfortable minimizing the stress on the PCB, even though desoldering meant I had to be more careful about overheating nearby components. Worked fine though, and I had no trouble getting the new ones on. Now the HDMI inputs switch pretty much right away (just the usual second or so delay as the handshaking works itself out). No need to warm up the receiver before that works. I was hopeful that replacing the capacitors would fix a couple of other problems I'm having: component video input isn't being upscaled to the HDMI output, and the setup menu doesn't get displayed on the HDMI output. Unfortunately, neither of those issues were fixed. I'd love to hear from anyone who has ideas of what might be needed to fix those (maybe just some other capacitors somewhere?). But regular component video switching works fine and my TV has component inputs, and the infrequent times I need to access the setup menu, I can just use the front display of the receiver. So these aren't huge problems. The big one, having to wait ten minutes before the HDMI switching is working properly, has been eliminated, and that's a huge relief. Thank you for the guide!
Thanks for your incredibly detailed tutorial. I did follow your instruction to the letter. Unfortunately, I was not so lucky with one of the cap leads taking some of the board with it. My only contribution for those doing this repair is to solder off the old cap rather than rocking the cap off the board. I was lucky enough to have enough room to clear a small copper area for reconnection to the board next to the small remaining crater. Again, thanks for the clear instructions for replacing all the faulty caps and the advice for upgrading caps. It now works again flawlessly. Thank you.
I can't thank you enough ..... I was having problems with my SR606 and didn't really know which component was failing. But then I just googled the problem and was presented with several links. I was impressed with your DIY instructions. Well, I never soldered anything in my life but I thought it was worth a try. I ordered replacement chips, solder iron and solder for $20 bucks. SUCCESS! The amp is running perfect...you saved me at least $500 dollars on a new amp.
So, I know little to nothing about electronics and have certainly never opened a receiver before. I have a SR606 and purchased a brand new Pioneer for $546 but decided to give this fix a try. I ordered the parts from DigiKey as you had recommended and followed your instructions. That very evening after the fix was done, I returned the new receiver and am happy to say that my old one works like new! The service centre here wanted $75 to look at the receiver and also said that the aforementioned problem was not known to them as a common problem. I decided to do it myself and with your help fixed the issue for $10.40 so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! and a hundred times over THANK YOU .....
Just finished the job and it worked! I bought similar replacement caps on Amazon since the ones in the video are no longer for sale but the process was the same. Many thanks!
October 2018: Thank you for posting this video. My TX-SR606 had FINALLY started exhibiting HDMI issues. Ordered the parts and replaced the five caps...and it's BACK TO LIFE!!! Good as new!!!! Thank you!!!
Damn. Seems I'm unlucky , I have the tx-nr676 bought it on the 22nd this month last year and just today the screen was flickering/audio cutting out... BUT I guess not too unlucky cuz I bought a 4 year warranty so I'll keep having it fixed for free till warranty is up then possibly switch brands
8 years later and this fix h was successful again, replaced the 100uf cap on the top of the HDMI board and tested to see if it would work and it does. I'll replace the others since I'm already into it but thanks for the great video!!
Thank you so very much for this manual. I was planning to buy a new receiver which would certainly have run couple of hundreds of dollars. Your fix cost less than 20 dollars and it has become as good as new. Really appreciate your posting this video and helping me out.
I had the same problems with my Onkyo TX-NR737. At first I thought of broken cables or problems with the TV or DVD devices. The error could be limited to the HDMI board. Your video motivated me to replace the capacitors myself. These are placed differently on the TX NR737. After replacing all aluminum capacitors, the receiver works again. I documented the exchange and created my own video instructions. Thanks for your inspiration!
Thank you so much for this video! Your time and effort to put this together is much appreciated. I just completed the repair of my sr606 with the help of your video and part suggestion. After 5 years of just 'living with it', I now have working HDMI ports...and for less than the cost of lunch! Kudos sir!
Yes!!! It works, follow the guide with the suggested spareparts and blu tac. For the EU versions of the TX-SR607 the board looks different and all of the capacitors are found on the backside of the card: 5 Pcs of caps @ 100pF 4V.
Your video is very well set out. I had the exact fault on my Onkyo tx nr606 and decided to have a go. First go at soldering too but it worked!! Really happy to not have to retire the amp. Thanks so much and the blue tac trick is key.
YOU SIR, are a GENIUS! I stumbled upon your tutorial and figured, I'd give it a shot. I hat NO previous soldering experience and practiced for two weeks before attempting the fix. I didn't do a nice job and my work seemed pretty sloppy to me - but somehow it worked!!! Thank you so much! Greetings from Germany!
This fix worked great for my SR606. I used some spare 100uf caps of different styles. (radial, axial, various voltages, etc..) When inspecting the HDMI board, I didn't see any writing saying: "ONKYO" This leads me to believe it is a generic card that may be used in other receivers. If your board looks similar, and it's caps have same values, then this fix could help. Thanks for the video! It saved me from buying a new receiver.
I'm making myself take the time to write a big thank you for sharing. This issue with my Onkyo TX SR606 has been bugging me for years. Even though messing with a circuit board was a little daunting, particularly knowing my non-soldering skills, I gave it a go. I sourced some capacitors locally here in Australia from a company called element14. I followed your instructions to the letter and crossed my fingers that I hadn't fried my board! Viola! The bloody Telly turned on straight away! I'm stoked! Thank you so much for making a well explained and easy to follow video.
Good on Ya for giving it a go. I can imagine how scary it easy with no electronics-soldering experience. I figure people trying this have nothing to lose. $500 for a new unit, a couple hundred to maybe have someone fix it. You can now put this on your CV
Made the capacitor changes as described in the video and my HDMI function has been restored to my ONKYO TX SR606. $8 with shipping for 10 capacitors from DigiKey, I ordered a few extras just in case, and they worked perfect. Thanks for the comprehensive video Pat !!!!
Worked like a charm! THANK YOU!!!!! I've never attempted any circuit board repair before and only soldered a few times in my life. Your instructions are spot on and I fixed my issue in about an hour or so! Picture and sound would cut out about once a minute after the receiver warmed up. Just watched 2.5 hours and no cut outs at all!
I replaced the 5 capacitors 100 uF caps last night, took about 2 hours total for me. The HDMI switching now works properly at a full 1080p (1920x1080). Prior to the fix, I had to run my HTPC at 1776x1000 resolution, and my PS3 and 1080i, since 1080p refused to sync over HDMI. Also my onscreen display now works again (though it seemed to take a while for it to begin working, perhaps I need to replace the other caps). I'm a happy camper. Thanks so much for the video. Very well done!.
Had this reciever installed at my parents since it was just standing around. However after a while it stopped accepting switching from different sources hooked up to the reciever. Followed this guide and it worked like a dream. Just had to make sure not to heat any components more than needed. Thx alot for this guide!
@@urretard5934 think it was a 607 old one. Can't answer about your receiver tho, only knows onkyo is a solid brand. Yeah as long as u have basic soldering skills u will be fine 👍
Replaced all of those series of capacitors in my Onkyo TX-SR706, (10 years old), total cost $4.95, the HDMI circut board is now working perfectly. Thanks, it was very easy and quick, probably saved me $500 for a replacement, ( had decided on Yamaha if this didn't work).
This video helped me fix my SR607. The board is slightly different and has 5 100uF caps on the underside but none on the top. I replaced all 5 with some through-hole 16V 100uF caps that I had on hand and it fixed the issue. I just soldered them to the surface mount pads and bent them over to lay flat on their sides.
Thank you so much! Just followed your video and now have a happily working receiver again! The shop wanted $100 just to look at it. Thank you again! Really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge.
Had no HDMI output over 480p from my Onkyo HT-R667. Ordered the digi-key caps and installed, easy as pie. All works fine now!! Thanks for putting this together so well.
Followed the procedure and it worked. Thanks for the great instructional video!!! Just to note, the single capacitor on the top is labeled wrong in the video with my Onkyo (should be C8609 not C6809)
Thank you so much for this video. My HDMI is working again. I can confirm that this fix works for the TX-NR906 as well. However there are THIRTEEN of these bad caps on this unit. I can't believe Onkyo keeps using these insufficient caps on the hdmi board. Such a small difference in price for the higher temp rated caps. Plenty of space on the board for a slightly larger cap. I used to work in SMT so I know how the process goes.
I just used your method to repair an SR706. Thanks for the clear and concise guide. For others with the SR706, there are 12 total 100uF 4V Caps. I had only ordered 10, so I had to choose which ones to replace. Based on comments on another forum I started with the Caps on the underside of the board that were closest to being right over one of the heatsinks on the assumption that these were the caps that faced the most heat and probably failed first. These were the most inboard and forward of the Caps. Once I replaced these, the HDMI switch worked just fine, but I chose to replace all of the remaining 100uF 4V Caps on the underside of the board and 3 of the 5 on the top side of the board, because, well, I had the replacements and I didn't want to take the chance that the others would fail eventually. The 2 Caps I did not replace in case anyone else cares were each located right between 2 larger Capacitors and would have been a bit more difficult to replace. They were also farther away from any heat source.
Just awesome! Followed the instructions for SR606 and was done and fixed within an hour for under $5. Thank you for the detailed video post!!! In my case the component and composite did not show on the TV but the sound was present through the unit.
Had the same problem with my TX-SR706. I replaced all 100uf 4V capacitors with radial 100uf 25v. there were 15 on my HDMI board top and bottom. Now receiver works great. I was going to spend $90.00 @ an electronics place ($1.89/capacitor + $60.00 for labor. I decided to do it myself, went to Ebay and got 20 capacitors for $8.00, and soldered them myself. Thanks for the tutorial!!! Now I purchased an Antec AV cooling fan that sits on top of the receiver and all is COOL!!!
I cannot say thank you enough for this very thorough tutorial on repairing the TX-SR606!! We are one of the lucky ones in that our receiver worked just fine for fiver years before exhibited the dreaded HDMI switch issue. As a VERY novice electronics person, your instructions were clear and concise. Also...the sticky tack idea is GENIUS! Hold those tiny parts in place has always been my biggest challenge when soldering, the sticky tack idea solved that! THANK YOU!
I always think it's great that people like you share your knowledge in the form of excellent tutorials on the internet. With my Onkyo SR607 it worked perfectly, even though the capacitors were arranged slightly differently on the HDMI board and only on the back. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks a million for this video. Until I replaced the capacitors, I didn't even realize the Setup menu appeared on-screen. Yeesh. I bought my Onkyo at a Pawn America two years ago, and after changing the capacitors according to this video, it works better than ever. A switch box with eight game consoles plugged into it, the cable, the Wii U and Xbox 360--everything works like a charm now.
Thanks for this. I had problems with intermittent HDMI dropouts and I could not access the setup menu. Having replaced the caps as described - everything is working again brilliantly. It took me about an hour all told and saved me from buying a new AV receiver. I used 5 Nichicon Radial Capacitors 4V 100uF 105°C which cost about £2.78 from ebay including shipping... Cheers!
I had to do this last night and all worked a treat, my soldering skills were a little rusty but brilliant video many thanks patpat for posting, my amp works superbly now quick change of channels and no waiting around for ever to pick up the hdmi signal!
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. It enabled me to fix my Onkyo TX-SR607. I nearly gave up initially, as the HDMI board is different from the one in your video (TX-SR606), and the capacitors are in totally different places (all 5 on the bottom side of the board). Also, in my case (I'm in the UK, no idea if the model is built slightly differently to the one in the video, which I assume is a US model), the original capacitors were smaller in size and diameter than the replacements I got (493-2141-1-ND as per your advice). The originals are marked "H1 100 4V", and the replacement ones "k3P 100 4V". I didn't expect the size difference (as the both the original and replacement ones in your video are of the same size), so I was very confused, and was initially looking at other capacitors that were the same size as the replacement ones, but these were marked "G1 220 4V" and didn't seem to me to be the right ones. In the end, I decided the smaller capacitors were the ones to be replaced, took the plunge and did the job, and my receiver now works properly again! Hope my experience may provide additional clarification to anyone else attempting this on an SR607. Again, I'm very very grateful, thank you!
I was a little skeptical doing this on my own, but it was honestly pretty easy. It was the first time I had soldered too, but managed to figure it out. Thank you for putting out such a great video!
Reeeeeeally well done, thank you much! One little typo: The capacitor on the top should be C8609, not C6809. And I loved the hint about using blue tac to hold the components for soldering. Never saw that before.
Brilliant - parked my SR606 last year after it finally failed. Found this and ordered the caps, replaced in an hour and back up and running. thanks so so much for sharing!
My whole family thanks you for this video. I just fixed my TX-SR604 using the guidance provided in this video. This model only has 3 of the problematic capacitors (2 on the top and 1 on the bottom) since it has 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output. The $5 in parts (with shipping and a few spares) needed to fix the problem was a bargain. The half-hour of time it took me to do the repair was made up after turning the TV on twice and being able to watch it immediately (since it took 15 minutes to get a picture before). Thanks again!
After the second Onkyo TX SR606 finally died (leaving it on 24/7 didn't help), I found your excellent video. There are 2-100ufd on top and 8-100ufd on the bottom. I replaced all 10. 39 cents each, $9.36 with shipping. DigiKey P15086CT-ND for Panasonic's Part No. 100 CFT radial lead, @ 16 volt. They all tested 119 ufd, with very low leakage., and offered higher temperature range -55 to +105 degC. Twisting worked fairly well, except the second one :( tore the pad off from the pcb ! Lucky it was the negative side, which was ground for most of the caps. I soldered in a small parallel splice wire from an adjacent cap ground, and put a swab in between the problem cap and another tower coil to apply pressure, in case the minus lead on this cap had other places to go on the pcb. I actually think this may have been the problem, since the lead broke away with hardly any tension (twisting). You cannot solder it back! I used a Weller WES51, with very small 1/64" ETS conical gold tip, set to 900 degF. I did not bother to remove the old leads, but simply applied more solder, creating a solder bubble above each pad, and eliminating an additional soldering step trying to mount these little guys. It also reduced the risk, in my opinion, of tearing up another surface-mount pad. After shaping the new leads, and checking for correct spacing, I soldered the first lead, then the second, and then resoldered the first lead with slight downward pressure. Now, the cap should be fully connected stress-free, with no lead movement during the cooling phase. i.e. no bad cold-solder joints. I was really wondering if this would fix it, but now it works perfect. Thank You!
it worked like a charm! i had to get someone to help me with the soldering (i'm too old, my hands shake a little :), but i was able to handle the rest. thank you so much for such a great and informative video. there should have been a recall from onkyo on this problem.
Great video! I have dealt with this issue for years. So frustrating. This fix was easy and took me less than 20 minutes. One small note...the part number for the resistor listed does not match the description on the resistor. The parts received however worked PERFECT. I am so happy. Thanks for your help.
I have a newer revision of the board I think, but the fix still works. Note that the first capacitor number is wrong, it's C8609 not C6809! Right place though. Many thanks :) Also I bought higher temperature rated parts with a higher voltage to prevent it happening again in some years time...
Thank you so much. Just followed this and fixed my sr606. I was going to replace it until I found this video. Got my capacitors from mouser electronics. £13 Inc postage to UK. Used the part number to find them UWT0G101MCL1B.
Just wanted to give my thanks to you and the other people that figured out which 5 capacitors needed to be changed and for the very informative video...... using the blue tack was the best bit, never thought about using that to hold things while soldering before.... always had my girlfriend in here. THANKS!
Thank you! Followed instructions and replaced the capacitors on the HDMI board. HDMI inputs and setup screen work for the first time since I bought the 606 receiver used. Here's hoping the fix lasts! Great instructions. Again, thanks so much!
Thanks for the great video and fix to my Onkyo TX SR606 HDMI switching problem.Cost me $1.45 for 10 caps, and a couple of hours of my time. PS. I used 100 uf 25v barrel type.
Thank you very much for the time you spent creating this video! For under $10 I was able to fix a $1,500 receiver that otherwise I would have replaced. I have a slightly different model but replaced the same capacitors and worked like a charm. Don't be afraid to try this if you are having HDMI issues on your onkyo this was not a difficult project after watching this video.
This is great and worked flawlessly. I don't have to wait a half hour before I can watch my HDMI signals anymore and it was really easy and cheap to do! Thanks!
Thank you for a great guide, I have been putting this fix off for months as I feared it may go wrong. As the box was taking all day to come on to the TV I finally did the fix. Worked great, happy days, thanks again for a clear guide.
Good video. Inspired me to repair my ONKYO TX-NR737 AV receiver. The device did not work for long. In my experience, a fan control protects the components from overheating in the long term.
Just an update... This worked like a charm! Took me all of about 30 mins once I sat down to do it. For a half hour and about $3 in parts, this was a great project! Thanks for the helpful guide.
You just saved me a lot of money. Went to a local electronics shop and picked up all the parts and soldering iron for 14 bucks. I figured that was worth a shot and it worked! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the detailed tutorial, bought 10 100uF@25V SMD cap for $2.6, replaced five of them on board according to the video. It works like a charm.(SR606)
Great video. I have the TX-SR607, the only difference is all the capacitors are on the bottom side of the board. I've never soldiered a thing in my life until last night. Fix worked without any issues. I waited until today, to give the receiver a chance to start cold. Yesterday it would have taken 5-10 minutes to "warm up" before I got a signal from my cable box. It fired up immediately on the first try!! Awesome video!
Thank you so much! Just gone through this and the amp is now working again. Aside from the knowledge in the video, it's excellently shot too, nice steady camera work and good editing to get across the necessary detail.
I followed your instructions and it works!!! Everything works just like it was new! Thank you so much. I was about to go out and spend hundreds on a new one.
Great video - massive help. My unit went awol after 10 years and has now been working brilliantly for a week now. I changed 2 more 100 uF capacitors while I was at it anyway and the board was out - C276 on top and C8607 underneath on the basis they were probably knackered as well. Also fitted 2 12V brushless low noise computer fans to the underside of the main cover to increase cooling (plenty of room), They start up when the main unit turns on on the power switch - picking up the blue and white big wires to the main transformer via a 230V/12v led transformer
I am plain electrician, know basic electronics, i was about to throw away my sr606 and i found the video , i know how to use the soldering gun , bought some capacitors over the DIGIKEY, got it delivered the next day from the US and I am in Canada. Replaced 5 capacitors the way the guy said, and it's working now like brand new!!! I used to have long delays on all HDMI inputs and eventually all of them just quit working. Thanks very much
Had the same problem with my TX-SR804 after about 13 years of service. After replacing all of the 100uF/4v caps on the HDMI board, the receiver is once again working perfectly. There are 9 of these caps on the top side, and 2 on the bottom.
Thank you so much for posting this video! My amp (new in about 2007- it lasted a fair while!) was taking longer and longer to bring the HDMI inputs up after switching on. I'd even resorted to turning it on half and hour before I was going to use it to let it warm up! I used a set of 'standard' solder through capacitors rated at 10V. Definitely easier to handle than surface mount types- just clip the legs to the right length. With the blutac trick, it took about 45 minutes start to finish including untangling the web of speaker cable at the back!
Thanks so much for this information. I started experiencing this problem just this weekend with my TXN-R616 which I've owned for perhaps 2 years. I've noticed that this is a common issue with Onkyo. I won't be purchasing another if this fix doesn't work for me. Thanks again for the tutorial.
Thank you so so so much for posting this video. I was using a optical cable all along due to hdmi not detecting in time. The capacitors cost 5 USD but shipping 75 USD lol :-). Worth the money and the joy of being able to fix on your own - priceless..
This video pushed me over the brink of buying one. I had my doubts but seeing how easy the fix is I am willing to take my chances. For €75,- it's a bargain and if it fails I'll just fix it.
Huge shout out my fried! I have been without my receiver for over a year and I was about to just buy a new one but decided to look for a resolution. Using your video I got mine working again! Thanks!
Thank you for this. I had a newer 607 and the 5 capacitors were all on the bottom. The blu-tak worked fantastic and the HDMI switching is now back to FAST!!! $3 investment saved me over $500 on a new receiver.
+John Vitti Out of curiosity does your 607 have the extra HDMI input front bottom left of Amp beside the headphones socket? If so good to know the capacitors all on the bottom! Only looked inside the box so far while awaiting on components to arrive and couldn't obviously spot the one capacitor from the video.
Replacing the capacitors on the 706 went smooth but removing the board was difficult. It just didn't want to slide out if the white connectors on the side. Ended up popping a radial lead in the process and had to order one from overseas. Also, be sure to use a good iron while working on these projects if you are a beginner. Crappy irons really make things difficult. Found a super nice 607 for next to nothing and am going at it again. Receiver works great except for the HDMI so hope I scored another good one. Thanks again for the very well made video.
Worked great for me. Thank you for the very clear and thorough instructions. I did not have any blue tac putty so I pre-deposited a little blob of solder on the pads then held the capacitor leads on the solder blobs usind a little plastic clip to hold the capacitor, thereby keeping my fingers away from the heat while I reflowed the solder. Thanks again.
Works perfectly fixing an Onkyo SR607. I had the replace 5 100uf caps on the back. No 100uf cap on the front. Cheap fix compared to buy a new amp. Thanks a lot!
Jens Stobernack Caps are smaller either because the value or voltage rating is less. Also over time caps have gotten smaller for the same value and voltage.
Thanks patpatpat - your diagnosis was really clear and matched exactly the problems I have been having for some time. I was in the market for a replacement receiver but your brilliant tutoring led me step by step through the repair. I must admit to being a little astonished that the receiver operated absolutely perfectly as soon as I powered the unit up! Excellent quality video and calm reassuring commentary ensured my confidence levels remained high throughout. Thanks again I am absolutely delighted.
This is awesome! Never soldered before this but with some easy-peasy youtube help I was able to do this. Very thorough, no BS video. Thanks for the fix!
It's 8 years later and this is still a valuable video! My Onkyo SR-606 has been taking longer and longer to connect the HDMI to the TV, with HDCP error messages becoming more frequent as it takes minutes for the Roku player to see the TV through the receiver. I finally ordered 50V, 105C, surface mount capacitors from eBay to replace the original 4V 100 uF capacitors. The original capacitors are both heat and voltage stressed. The design operates then too close to their maximum rated voltage and it sure does get hot in there. The replacement capacitors proved too wide to fit without bending leads and then, once soldered, I had to resolder them and lean them over because they became too tall with the bent leads, but after all that, it worked! Just like it says on the tin. Many thanks. Warning: Be extremely slow and careful bending leads on surface mount capacitors. They're quite fragile and will snap off. They're not really designed to be bent.
Thank you boss! I just bought this receiver from Ebay at 50 bucks with shipping. When i received it notice HDMI’s did not work and found your video. Never done this type of stuff but i decided to follow your instructions and it work! Thank you again for helping me.
Here it 2022 and my unit purchased in 2008 started having video problems using the HDMI system. This video made a lot of sense and worked for my TX-SR606's repair which had started dropping Netflix videos every few minutes or so and I had to keep hitting "resume playing". I used 16 volt caps to play it safe and had no problems bending the leads to match the pads on the board. The only thing I can add for those not familiar with surface mount components is, once the caps are removed, tin (that's a term for putting some solder on) both the board's pads being careful not to over heat them and the capacitor's leads. This makes it much easier to solder the caps in place without over heating. I used some modeling clay to hold the cap's in place and the sticky is a nice idea too. Also be very careful when bending the cap's leads and soldering not to have them touch the metal can as it might short out.
The HDMI on my Onkyo TX SR606 recently stopped working. It was gradual so I thought it was something with the Roku or some BS firmware/software incompatibility. The receiver is 14 years old but still sounds great and is in perfect shape so it seemed like a shame to toss it and get a new one just because the HDMI wasn't working. Thanks to your video instruction and $5 in parts from Digikey, the HDMI is back up and running. One thing to note, the legs on the surface mounted caps are very fragile so be careful when bending them. Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to make and post this video!
Great how to video. I repaired mine over the weekend and now it works perfectly. One big difference is my model is the TX-SR607 and the HDMI board is laid out differently. All 5 capacitors are on the back side of the circuit board and in different locations than this video shows.
Not a problem because the 5 capacitors that need changing are the only CAP ALUM 100UF 4V 20% SMD on the board. Easy to spot because they are the smallest ones.
10 years old video but keeps on giving! I just bought a TX-SR606 from FaceBook Marketplace without testing first (shame on me). Lo and behold HDMI not working. The previous owner not only told me HDMI was working, but obviously attempted this same repair (shame on him!). I removed all his butchered soldering job caps and replaced with brand new as per this video. Worked like a charm! This video saved me $75, I know it's not much, but it's a matter of a principle. Thank you for great content!
LEGEND!! This worked a treat, thank you! ❣ 11 years later - wow!😲
I've just replaced these capactitors on my Onkyo TX-SR607 and it worked a treat! All the HDMI's work again straight away without having to wait 20 minutes for it to warm up. Like others have said, on the SR607 the 5 caps are all on the bottom of the HDMI board and they are really easy to replace if you follow these instrctions. Using the piece of bluetac to hold the caps whilst you solder them is a master stroke! What a tip!! 😆 I'd have never been able to do it without the bluetac.. 🤣 I replaced mine with 16v ones from Ali Express which came in at about £5 (and I accidentally ordered 60 of them!, instead of 6). They were slightly larger, but in truth that probably made it easier to position them. Apparently they are 105c ones, but I'll not hold my breath.. 😅
My only remaing problem now is the OSD still doesn't work, but I'm going to try a reset and see if that does anything. The unit is definitely trying now because the screen flashes off and back on when I exit the setup menus from the LCD readout.
Enjoy. I still have mine sitting ina closet. I will be my workshop stereo at my next house
Thank you for this video! I followed your simple instructions and my TX SR606 is working perfectly now - the HDMI switching works immediately again. The biggest thing I learned was your sticky-tack trick for holding the capacitors in place for soldering. I can't believe I had never seen anyone do that before. It will made a lot of future electronics jobs much easier!
And yet another satisfied customer here! Got my 607 fixed right up (five capacitors, all on the bottom side of the HDMI board).
I desoldered the old capacitors instead of wiggling them off. I know in theory the latter should be fine, since the leads are actually not secured inside the component very strongly. But I still felt more comfortable minimizing the stress on the PCB, even though desoldering meant I had to be more careful about overheating nearby components.
Worked fine though, and I had no trouble getting the new ones on.
Now the HDMI inputs switch pretty much right away (just the usual second or so delay as the handshaking works itself out). No need to warm up the receiver before that works.
I was hopeful that replacing the capacitors would fix a couple of other problems I'm having: component video input isn't being upscaled to the HDMI output, and the setup menu doesn't get displayed on the HDMI output. Unfortunately, neither of those issues were fixed. I'd love to hear from anyone who has ideas of what might be needed to fix those (maybe just some other capacitors somewhere?).
But regular component video switching works fine and my TV has component inputs, and the infrequent times I need to access the setup menu, I can just use the front display of the receiver. So these aren't huge problems. The big one, having to wait ten minutes before the HDMI switching is working properly, has been eliminated, and that's a huge relief. Thank you for the guide!
I'm going to try a reset.
Thanks for your incredibly detailed tutorial. I did follow your instruction to the letter. Unfortunately, I was not so lucky with one of the cap leads taking some of the board with it. My only contribution for those doing this repair is to solder off the old cap rather than rocking the cap off the board. I was lucky enough to have enough room to clear a small copper area for reconnection to the board next to the small remaining crater. Again, thanks for the clear instructions for replacing all the faulty caps and the advice for upgrading caps. It now works again flawlessly. Thank you.
Thanks for producing this video. It saved me the purchase of a new AVR. Applying your fix to the SR607 worked great.
I have also sr607 . which capacitator has been exchanged exactly?
I can't thank you enough ..... I was having problems with my SR606 and didn't really know which component was failing. But then I just googled the problem and was presented with several links. I was impressed with your DIY instructions. Well, I never soldered anything in my life but I thought it was worth a try. I ordered replacement chips, solder iron and solder for $20 bucks. SUCCESS! The amp is running perfect...you saved me at least $500 dollars on a new amp.
This was hands down the best "how to" video I've ever seen... Thank you so much man!!
Thnx, appreciate that.
So, I know little to nothing about electronics and have certainly never opened a receiver before. I have a SR606 and purchased a brand new Pioneer for $546 but decided to give this fix a try. I ordered the parts from DigiKey as you had recommended and followed your instructions. That very evening after the fix was done, I returned the new receiver and am happy to say that my old one works like new! The service centre here wanted $75 to look at the receiver and also said that the aforementioned problem was not known to them as a common problem. I decided to do it myself and with your help fixed the issue for $10.40 so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! and a hundred times over THANK YOU .....
Enjoy! You may now apply to Starfllet
Just finished the job and it worked! I bought similar replacement caps on Amazon since the ones in the video are no longer for sale but the process was the same. Many thanks!
October 2018: Thank you for posting this video. My TX-SR606 had FINALLY started exhibiting HDMI issues. Ordered the parts and replaced the five caps...and it's BACK TO LIFE!!! Good as new!!!! Thank you!!!
Congrats. Enjoy!
Damn. Seems I'm unlucky , I have the tx-nr676 bought it on the 22nd this month last year and just today the screen was flickering/audio cutting out...
BUT I guess not too unlucky cuz I bought a 4 year warranty so I'll keep having it fixed for free till warranty is up then possibly switch brands
I just fixed my year 2009 Onkyo 607, in Jan 2019! Yes the blue tack is genius!
@@patpatpat999October 2023: Replaced the capacitors again using the new capacitors. Back to working great again
8 years later and this fix h was successful again, replaced the 100uf cap on the top of the HDMI board and tested to see if it would work and it does. I'll replace the others since I'm already into it but thanks for the great video!!
Thank you so very much for this manual. I was planning to buy a new receiver which would certainly have run couple of hundreds of dollars. Your fix cost less than 20 dollars and it has become as good as new. Really appreciate your posting this video and helping me out.
I had the same problems with my Onkyo TX-NR737. At first I thought of broken cables or problems with the TV or DVD devices. The error could be limited to the HDMI board. Your video motivated me to replace the capacitors myself. These are placed differently on the TX NR737. After replacing all aluminum capacitors, the receiver works again. I documented the exchange and created my own video instructions. Thanks for your inspiration!
Thank you so much for this video! Your time and effort to put this together is much appreciated. I just completed the repair of my sr606 with the help of your video and part suggestion. After 5 years of just 'living with it', I now have working HDMI ports...and for less than the cost of lunch! Kudos sir!
You can buy me lunch some day. Cheers,
patpatpat999 Haha deal
Yes!!! It works, follow the guide with the suggested spareparts and blu tac. For the EU versions of the TX-SR607 the board looks different and all of the capacitors are found on the backside of the card: 5 Pcs of caps @ 100pF 4V.
Congratulations
Your video is very well set out. I had the exact fault on my Onkyo tx nr606 and decided to have a go. First go at soldering too but it worked!! Really happy to not have to retire the amp. Thanks so much and the blue tac trick is key.
Fabulous! Couldn't be happier. Was about to buy another receiver - can't believe I lived without my HDMI inputs for so long. Thanks!
Glad it worked for you. Enjoy!
YOU SIR, are a GENIUS! I stumbled upon your tutorial and figured, I'd give it a shot. I hat NO previous soldering experience and practiced for two weeks before attempting the fix. I didn't do a nice job and my work seemed pretty sloppy to me - but somehow it worked!!! Thank you so much! Greetings from Germany!
This video save me $500 on a replacement receiver. Thanks! Worked like a charm, and it’s been maybe twenty years since I’ve soldered electronics
This fix worked great for my SR606. I used some spare 100uf caps of different styles. (radial, axial, various voltages, etc..)
When inspecting the HDMI board, I didn't see any writing saying: "ONKYO" This leads me to believe it is a generic card that may be used in other receivers. If your board looks similar, and it's caps have same values, then this fix could help.
Thanks for the video! It saved me from buying a new receiver.
I'm making myself take the time to write a big thank you for sharing. This issue with my Onkyo TX SR606 has been bugging me for years. Even though messing with a circuit board was a little daunting, particularly knowing my non-soldering skills, I gave it a go. I sourced some capacitors locally here in Australia from a company called element14. I followed your instructions to the letter and crossed my fingers that I hadn't fried my board! Viola! The bloody Telly turned on straight away! I'm stoked! Thank you so much for making a well explained and easy to follow video.
Good on Ya for giving it a go. I can imagine how scary it easy with no electronics-soldering experience. I figure people trying this have nothing to lose. $500 for a new unit, a couple hundred to maybe have someone fix it. You can now put this on your CV
Made the capacitor changes as described in the video and my HDMI function has been restored to my ONKYO TX SR606. $8 with shipping for 10 capacitors from DigiKey, I ordered a few extras just in case, and they worked perfect. Thanks for the comprehensive video Pat !!!!
Congrats. Happy New Year
Worked like a charm! THANK YOU!!!!! I've never attempted any circuit board repair before and only soldered a few times in my life. Your instructions are spot on and I fixed my issue in about an hour or so! Picture and sound would cut out about once a minute after the receiver warmed up. Just watched 2.5 hours and no cut outs at all!
Congratulations. You may now apply to Star Fleet Academy.
I replaced the 5 capacitors 100 uF caps last night, took about 2 hours total for me. The HDMI switching now works properly at a full 1080p (1920x1080). Prior to the fix, I had to run my HTPC at 1776x1000 resolution, and my PS3 and 1080i, since 1080p refused to sync over HDMI. Also my onscreen display now works again (though it seemed to take a while for it to begin working, perhaps I need to replace the other caps). I'm a happy camper. Thanks so much for the video. Very well done!.
Hello, just to say that I followed your instructions and my Onkyo 606 is now fully working! Very clear video - many thanks.
Had this reciever installed at my parents since it was just standing around. However after a while it stopped accepting switching from different sources hooked up to the reciever. Followed this guide and it worked like a dream. Just had to make sure not to heat any components more than needed. Thx alot for this guide!
@@urretard5934 yep, still works after 3 years. No fan required.
@@urretard5934 think it was a 607 old one. Can't answer about your receiver tho, only knows onkyo is a solid brand. Yeah as long as u have basic soldering skills u will be fine 👍
Replaced all of those series of capacitors in my Onkyo TX-SR706, (10 years old), total cost $4.95, the HDMI circut board is now working perfectly. Thanks, it was very easy and quick, probably saved me $500 for a replacement, ( had decided on Yamaha if this didn't work).
This video helped me fix my SR607. The board is slightly different and has 5 100uF caps on the underside but none on the top. I replaced all 5 with some through-hole 16V 100uF caps that I had on hand and it fixed the issue. I just soldered them to the surface mount pads and bent them over to lay flat on their sides.
Thank you so much! Just followed your video and now have a happily working receiver again! The shop wanted $100 just to look at it. Thank you again! Really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge.
Had no HDMI output over 480p from my Onkyo HT-R667. Ordered the digi-key caps and installed, easy as pie. All works fine now!! Thanks for putting this together so well.
Followed the procedure and it worked. Thanks for the great instructional video!!!
Just to note, the single capacitor on the top is labeled wrong in the video with my Onkyo (should be C8609 not C6809)
Thank you so much for this video. My HDMI is working again. I can confirm that this fix works for the TX-NR906 as well. However there are THIRTEEN of these bad caps on this unit. I can't believe Onkyo keeps using these insufficient caps on the hdmi board. Such a small difference in price for the higher temp rated caps. Plenty of space on the board for a slightly larger cap. I used to work in SMT so I know how the process goes.
yes, strange. I'd happily pay a $1 more on a $500 piece of kit. I can't understand how they let this problem go on model after model, year after year.
I just used your method to repair an SR706. Thanks for the clear and concise guide. For others with the SR706, there are 12 total 100uF 4V Caps. I had only ordered 10, so I had to choose which ones to replace. Based on comments on another forum I started with the Caps on the underside of the board that were closest to being right over one of the heatsinks on the assumption that these were the caps that faced the most heat and probably failed first. These were the most inboard and forward of the Caps. Once I replaced these, the HDMI switch worked just fine, but I chose to replace all of the remaining 100uF 4V Caps on the underside of the board and 3 of the 5 on the top side of the board, because, well, I had the replacements and I didn't want to take the chance that the others would fail eventually. The 2 Caps I did not replace in case anyone else cares were each located right between 2 larger Capacitors and would have been a bit more difficult to replace. They were also farther away from any heat source.
Thanks for the info. Good choice, just replace them all.
Jason Rood i too have a SR 706 on the fritz... did you order the 493-2141-1-ND Caps from digikey or another part # ? Thanks in advance.
the ND part number is a digikey part number. Probably will not cross ref to other sources
It's the same type capacitor (part number) regardless of which model you have.
patpatpat999 Thanks!
Just awesome! Followed the instructions for SR606 and was done and fixed within an hour for under $5. Thank you for the detailed video post!!!
In my case the component and composite did not show on the TV but the sound was present through the unit.
Had the same problem with my TX-SR706. I replaced all 100uf 4V capacitors with radial 100uf 25v. there were 15 on my HDMI board top and bottom. Now receiver works great. I was going to spend $90.00 @ an electronics place ($1.89/capacitor + $60.00 for labor. I decided to do it myself, went to Ebay and got 20 capacitors for $8.00, and soldered them myself. Thanks for the tutorial!!! Now I purchased an Antec AV cooling fan that sits on top of the receiver and all is COOL!!!
Kudos to you sir, the fact that you took the time to list the capacitor numbers saved me A LOT of time... ordering now.. !
I cannot say thank you enough for this very thorough tutorial on repairing the TX-SR606!! We are one of the lucky ones in that our receiver worked just fine for fiver years before exhibited the dreaded HDMI switch issue. As a VERY novice electronics person, your instructions were clear and concise. Also...the sticky tack idea is GENIUS! Hold those tiny parts in place has always been my biggest challenge when soldering, the sticky tack idea solved that! THANK YOU!
Happy it worked for you. Other videos annoy me as there is such much useless talk and wasted time. I try to be concise and thorough
I always think it's great that people like you share your knowledge in the form of excellent tutorials on the internet. With my Onkyo SR607 it worked perfectly, even though the capacitors were arranged slightly differently on the HDMI board and only on the back. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks a million for this video. Until I replaced the capacitors, I didn't even realize the Setup menu appeared on-screen. Yeesh. I bought my Onkyo at a Pawn America two years ago, and after changing the capacitors according to this video, it works better than ever. A switch box with eight game consoles plugged into it, the cable, the Wii U and Xbox 360--everything works like a charm now.
Just followed this tutorial - can't believe this worked! Thank you.
Really? I made the whole thing up for a joke and you fell for it. :)
Thanks for this. I had problems with intermittent HDMI dropouts and I could not access the setup menu. Having replaced the caps as described - everything is working again brilliantly. It took me about an hour all told and saved me from buying a new AV receiver. I used 5 Nichicon Radial Capacitors 4V 100uF 105°C which cost about £2.78 from ebay including shipping... Cheers!
Rock on!
Whether this is your problem or not, this is a great tutorial, good video and clear narration. Good job and thanks.
I had to do this last night and all worked a treat, my soldering skills were a little rusty but brilliant video many thanks patpat for posting, my amp works superbly now quick change of channels and no waiting around for ever to pick up the hdmi signal!
People like you are hurting the economy. You're supposed to bin it, then whip out the ol' credit card for a new one. :)
I followed your instructions by buying the components you mentioned now my ONKYO TX-SR606 works fine! thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. It enabled me to fix my Onkyo TX-SR607. I nearly gave up initially, as the HDMI board is different from the one in your video (TX-SR606), and the capacitors are in totally different places (all 5 on the bottom side of the board). Also, in my case (I'm in the UK, no idea if the model is built slightly differently to the one in the video, which I assume is a US model), the original capacitors were smaller in size and diameter than the replacements I got (493-2141-1-ND as per your advice). The originals are marked "H1 100 4V", and the replacement ones "k3P 100 4V". I didn't expect the size difference (as the both the original and replacement ones in your video are of the same size), so I was very confused, and was initially looking at other capacitors that were the same size as the replacement ones, but these were marked "G1 220 4V" and didn't seem to me to be the right ones. In the end, I decided the smaller capacitors were the ones to be replaced, took the plunge and did the job, and my receiver now works properly again! Hope my experience may provide additional clarification to anyone else attempting this on an SR607. Again, I'm very very grateful, thank you!
Vlad Mandic Thank you sooo much for adding this info
I was a little skeptical doing this on my own, but it was honestly pretty easy. It was the first time I had soldered too, but managed to figure it out. Thank you for putting out such a great video!
Reeeeeeally well done, thank you much! One little typo: The capacitor on the top should be C8609, not C6809.
And I loved the hint about using blue tac to hold the components for soldering. Never saw that before.
U know, in my Onkyo I found some tac on the side of one condenser, realy nice touch by Onkyo!
Brilliant - parked my SR606 last year after it finally failed. Found this and ordered the caps, replaced in an hour and back up and running. thanks so so much for sharing!
My whole family thanks you for this video. I just fixed my TX-SR604 using the guidance provided in this video. This model only has 3 of the problematic capacitors (2 on the top and 1 on the bottom) since it has 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output. The $5 in parts (with shipping and a few spares) needed to fix the problem was a bargain. The half-hour of time it took me to do the repair was made up after turning the TV on twice and being able to watch it immediately (since it took 15 minutes to get a picture before). Thanks again!
Thank you for your Thank You. Enjoy, watch good things.
After the second Onkyo TX SR606 finally died (leaving it on 24/7 didn't help), I found your excellent video. There are 2-100ufd on top and 8-100ufd on the bottom. I replaced all 10.
39 cents each, $9.36 with shipping.
DigiKey P15086CT-ND for Panasonic's Part No. 100 CFT radial lead, @ 16 volt.
They all tested 119 ufd, with very low leakage., and offered higher
temperature range -55 to +105 degC.
Twisting worked fairly well, except the second one :( tore the pad off from the pcb !
Lucky it was the negative side, which was ground for most of the caps. I soldered in a
small parallel splice wire from an adjacent cap ground, and put a swab in between
the problem cap and another tower coil to apply pressure, in case the minus
lead on this cap had other places to go on the pcb.
I actually think this may have been the problem, since the lead broke away with hardly
any tension (twisting). You cannot solder it back!
I used a Weller WES51, with very small 1/64" ETS conical gold tip, set to 900 degF.
I did not bother to remove the old leads, but simply applied more solder, creating a
solder bubble above each pad, and eliminating an additional soldering step trying
to mount these little guys. It also reduced the risk, in my opinion, of tearing up
another surface-mount pad.
After shaping the new leads, and checking for correct spacing, I soldered the first lead,
then the second, and then resoldered the first lead with slight downward pressure.
Now, the cap should be fully connected stress-free, with no lead movement during
the cooling phase. i.e. no bad cold-solder joints.
I was really wondering if this would fix it, but now it works perfect.
Thank You!
I resurrected my Onkyo TX-NR607 with the help of your video. Thank you!
it worked like a charm! i had to get someone to help me with the soldering (i'm too old, my hands shake a little :), but i was able to handle the rest. thank you so much for such a great and informative video. there should have been a recall from onkyo on this problem.
RP McMurphy Happy for you. Feels good to push your envelope and fix something yourself.
Great video! I have dealt with this issue for years. So frustrating. This fix was easy and took me less than 20 minutes. One small note...the part number for the resistor listed does not match the description on the resistor. The parts received however worked PERFECT. I am so happy. Thanks for your help.
I have a newer revision of the board I think, but the fix still works. Note that the first capacitor number is wrong, it's C8609 not C6809! Right place though. Many thanks :) Also I bought higher temperature rated parts with a higher voltage to prevent it happening again in some years time...
Worked perfectly. Used capacitors with label "100 jfc 1t7", couldn't find their voltage rating, but they haven't burnt out so far :)
Thank you so much. Just followed this and fixed my sr606. I was going to replace it until I found this video. Got my capacitors from mouser electronics. £13 Inc postage to UK. Used the part number to find them UWT0G101MCL1B.
Just wanted to give my thanks to you and the other people that figured out which 5 capacitors needed to be changed and for the very informative video...... using the blue tack was the best bit, never thought about using that to hold things while soldering before.... always had my girlfriend in here.
THANKS!
Thank you! Followed instructions and replaced the capacitors on the HDMI board. HDMI inputs and setup screen work for the first time since I bought the 606 receiver used. Here's hoping the fix lasts! Great instructions. Again, thanks so much!
Michael Jackman If you purchased the higher temp rating caps. It should last longer than the original
I had a friend *give* this amp to me. I knew that there was some issue with the HDMI board, but I can certainly swap caps. Thx for the part numbers!
Thanks for the great video and fix to my Onkyo TX SR606 HDMI switching problem.Cost me $1.45 for 10 caps, and a couple of hours of my time. PS. I used 100 uf 25v barrel type.
Thank you very much for the time you spent creating this video! For under $10 I was able to fix a $1,500 receiver that otherwise I would have replaced. I have a slightly different model but replaced the same capacitors and worked like a charm. Don't be afraid to try this if you are having HDMI issues on your onkyo this was not a difficult project after watching this video.
This is great and worked flawlessly. I don't have to wait a half hour before I can watch my HDMI signals anymore and it was really easy and cheap to do! Thanks!
Perhaps fixing it is not a good thing. If you have to wait, perhaps you'll find something better to do :)
Thank you for a great guide, I have been putting this fix off for months as I feared it may go wrong. As the box was taking all day to come on to the TV I finally did the fix. Worked great, happy days, thanks again for a clear guide.
Good video. Inspired me to repair my ONKYO TX-NR737 AV receiver. The device did not work for long. In my experience, a fan control protects the components from overheating in the long term.
Just an update... This worked like a charm! Took me all of about 30 mins once I sat down to do it. For a half hour and about $3 in parts, this was a great project! Thanks for the helpful guide.
You just saved me a lot of money. Went to a local electronics shop and picked up all the parts and soldering iron for 14 bucks. I figured that was worth a shot and it worked! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the detailed tutorial, bought 10 100uF@25V SMD cap for $2.6, replaced five of them on board according to the video. It works like a charm.(SR606)
Great video. I have the TX-SR607, the only difference is all the capacitors are on the bottom side of the board. I've never soldiered a thing in my life until last night. Fix worked without any issues. I waited until today, to give the receiver a chance to start cold. Yesterday it would have taken 5-10 minutes to "warm up" before I got a signal from my cable box. It fired up immediately on the first try!!
Awesome video!
I replaced the capacitors and it worked. 1.5 hour in all and a couple of $. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much! Just gone through this and the amp is now working again.
Aside from the knowledge in the video, it's excellently shot too, nice steady camera work and good editing to get across the necessary detail.
ringoschplingo thnx, I try not to waste folks time.
I followed your instructions and it works!!!
Everything works just like it was new!
Thank you so much. I was about to go out and spend
hundreds on a new one.
Happy it worked for you.
Great video - massive help. My unit went awol after 10 years and has now been working brilliantly for a week now. I changed 2 more 100 uF capacitors while I was at it anyway and the board was out - C276 on top and C8607 underneath on the basis they were probably knackered as well. Also fitted 2 12V brushless low noise computer fans to the underside of the main cover to increase cooling (plenty of room), They start up when the main unit turns on on the power switch - picking up the blue and white big wires to the main transformer via a 230V/12v led transformer
I have an old RC 160 that I brought back from the dead thanks to you 🙇♂️
Syncopia Feels good doesn’t it.
I am plain electrician, know basic electronics, i was about to throw away my sr606 and i found the video , i know how to use the soldering gun , bought some capacitors over the DIGIKEY, got it delivered the next day from the US and I am in Canada. Replaced 5 capacitors the way the guy said, and it's working now like brand new!!! I used to have long delays on all HDMI inputs and eventually all of them just quit working. Thanks very much
Juri Divovich You May now apply to StarFleet. You’ll be working on photon torpedos in no time.
Had the same problem with my TX-SR804 after about 13 years of service. After replacing all of the 100uF/4v caps on the HDMI board, the receiver is once again working perfectly. There are 9 of these caps on the top side, and 2 on the bottom.
Thank you so much for posting this video! My amp (new in about 2007- it lasted a fair while!) was taking longer and longer to bring the HDMI inputs up after switching on. I'd even resorted to turning it on half and hour before I was going to use it to let it warm up!
I used a set of 'standard' solder through capacitors rated at 10V. Definitely easier to handle than surface mount types- just clip the legs to the right length. With the blutac trick, it took about 45 minutes start to finish including untangling the web of speaker cable at the back!
Great video, took mE about 35-40 minutes to do my 806. Hardest part was getting capacitors out of the plastic. Thanks again
Jason H. I have the SR806 with the same problem. would you please share which caps you replaced. Thanks!
Thanks so much for this information. I started experiencing this problem just this weekend with my TXN-R616 which I've owned for perhaps 2 years. I've noticed that this is a common issue with Onkyo. I won't be purchasing another if this fix doesn't work for me. Thanks again for the tutorial.
Thank you so so so much for posting this video. I was using a optical cable all along due to hdmi not detecting in time. The capacitors cost 5 USD but shipping 75 USD lol :-). Worth the money and the joy of being able to fix on your own - priceless..
So calm and relaxing I could watch all day
This video pushed me over the brink of buying one. I had my doubts but seeing how easy the fix is I am willing to take my chances. For €75,- it's a bargain and if it fails I'll just fix it.
Huge shout out my fried! I have been without my receiver for over a year and I was about to just buy a new one but decided to look for a resolution. Using your video I got mine working again! Thanks!
If fried is good enough for chicken, it's good enough for me :). Enjoy your reborn Onkyo
+patpatpat999 lmao! *friend!
Outstanding! A few bucks and a little time, and it worked like a charm. Thanks for posting this! The blue tack trick was a lifesaver!
Happy to save you some money. I like to think the Blue Tack idea is my unique contribution to the betterment of mankind.
Thank you for this. I had a newer 607 and the 5 capacitors were all on the bottom. The blu-tak worked fantastic and the HDMI switching is now back to FAST!!! $3 investment saved me over $500 on a new receiver.
Congrats! Power to the people.
+John Vitti Out of curiosity does your 607 have the extra HDMI input front bottom left of Amp beside the headphones socket? If so good to know the capacitors all on the bottom! Only looked inside the box so far while awaiting on components to arrive and couldn't obviously spot the one capacitor from the video.
+Kevin Jordan yes it does. there are only 5 capacitors on that board that match the ones I purchased. pretty easy to find.
Repaired mine in ~1 hour. Thanks for the detailed description! After changing caps it worked instantly.
Just did it but with 10V/100uF (105°) Capacitors. Works so far.
Thank you!
Replacing the capacitors on the 706 went smooth but removing the board was difficult. It just didn't want to slide out if the white connectors on the side. Ended up popping a radial lead in the process and had to order one from overseas. Also, be sure to use a good iron while working on these projects if you are a beginner. Crappy irons really make things difficult. Found a super nice 607 for next to nothing and am going at it again. Receiver works great except for the HDMI so hope I scored another good one. Thanks again for the very well made video.
Worked great for me. Thank you for the very clear and thorough instructions. I did not have any blue tac putty so I pre-deposited a little blob of solder on the pads then held the capacitor leads on the solder blobs usind a little plastic clip to hold the capacitor, thereby keeping my fingers away from the heat while I reflowed the solder. Thanks again.
Works perfectly fixing an Onkyo SR607. I had the replace 5 100uf caps on the back. No 100uf cap on the front.
Cheap fix compared to buy a new amp.
Thanks a lot!
@Filip Colle, did you replace the SR607 onces with the part mentioned in the original summary? The 100uF caps are smaller then the parts on the SR606.
Jens Stobernack I didn't find the same caps. I bought SMD-Elko 100µF caps 6,3V 105°C (online using it-tronics.de).
Jens Stobernack Caps are smaller either because the value or voltage rating is less. Also over time caps have gotten smaller for the same value and voltage.
Thanks for posting this. Worked extremely well on the TX SR607. So happy to fix it myself for so cheap.
Thanks a lot! I repaired my Onkyo as your description! TOP!
Thanks patpatpat - your diagnosis was really clear and matched exactly the problems I have been having for some time. I was in the market for a replacement receiver but your brilliant tutoring led me step by step through the repair. I must admit to being a little astonished that the receiver operated absolutely perfectly as soon as I powered the unit up! Excellent quality video and calm reassuring commentary ensured my confidence levels remained high throughout. Thanks again I am absolutely delighted.
This was a fantastic find. Haven’t tried the repair yet, but the symptoms are exact. Hope it works. Thanks!
This is awesome! Never soldered before this but with some easy-peasy youtube help I was able to do this. Very thorough, no BS video. Thanks for the fix!