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Power issue with the LG HDD/DVD RH177

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plimur Posted messages 1 Status Member -
Hello,
Since today, my HDD/DVD burner LG RH177 won't turn on anymore. When I press "Power" with the remote or on the device itself, the message "wait please" scrolls continuously on the front display, and it's impossible to select the different functions of the device. Have you ever encountered this issue? Is there a "personal" solution without an expensive return to customer service? Thank you in advance for your help.
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    djodjo2000 Posted messages 30 Status Member 15
     
    Hi, I followed the procedure below and it resolved the "please wait" issue on an LG RH 177

    • Remove the cover
    • Disconnect the "loader/reader" and "dd" cables and the "LCD" (front display) cable
    • Disconnect the top board from the bottom board (remove the 4 screws first)
    • Power on for 1 minute
    • Turn off by unplugging the LG
    • Reconnect the top board to the bottom board (put the 4 screws back)
    • Reconnect the "LCD" cable
    • Power on and turn on with the on/off button on the front for 1 minute
    • Reconnect the "loader" and "dd" cables
    • Reattach the cover
    • Turn on and normally after "please wait" the LG starts up like before

    It worked for me, please let me know if it works for you
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    1. bozo 26
       
      Good evening
      I have the same problem with a 2008 LG RH188HS, I disconnected all the internal boards and powered it back on as instructed, and it’s working again for now

      Thanks for the tip, please spread the word since so many DVD players are down on the forums
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    2. Bernard
       
      Thank you very much to djodjo2000. The message "Please wait" has disappeared and my LG player/recorder is working normally again.

      I had already tried unplugging it for a few hours, but without success.

      LG should have planned for a "reset" button like on some electronic devices!!!

      Have a nice day

      Bernard
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    3. patousof
       
      It works for the LG RH 188S
      thank you very much
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    4. Vale 46
       
      It works for me as well, thank you again!
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    5. Fitch1972
       
      Great, it works on a LG RH188H!!
      Thank you
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  2. donromeo
     
    Hello, I have exactly the same problem, please wait, help, thank you in advance...
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  3. alainetvirginie
     
    Hello, I just tested this solution on my LG RH177 that wouldn’t start anymore, and the result is more than convincing; it works again, thank you very much.
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  4. MagicBerthy
     
    Thank you very much! I was able to save my RH188 from being scrapped...
    It had been displaying a "Please wait" message in a loop since yesterday! It's a bit incredible to be at the mercy of this type of problem with mass-produced equipment.
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  6. jejelefou Posted messages 310 Status Member 42
     
    Take the opportunity to increase the HDD capacity: I upgraded my 80GB to a 500GB, which now gives me nearly 250 hours in SP (130 hours in XP) compared to 40 hours in SP and 20 in XP.

    See you later!
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  7. boulet28
     
    Hello,
    for my part, I did the same thing, unfortunately now the player goes from:
    "please wait" to
    "LG recorder" to
    "PROG 01-xxx"
    then reboots right after, etc., etc., etc..... and it's always the same.
    I think it's sulking at me !!!!!
    Is there anyone super clever who can help me, because I'm stuck here...
    Thanks in advance to everyone.
    Cya
    Boulet28
    ( LG RH188H )
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  8. Dom
     
    Hi,

    I just did it on an LG RH199H.
    It worked well.
    Thanks for the trick.
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  9. vulkan
     
    Thank you, it works perfectly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  10. vulkan
     
    Just a small clarification, after the manipulation, it works but I had a few interruptions during a reading right after, the reader closes by itself (every 10 minutes).
    I did a factory reset, and since then it seems to be working, 1 hour and 30 minutes without interruptions for the moment.
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  11. mamibrike
     
    Thank you for the tip
    I just had a breakdown with an LG 188 HS, and it worked
    Bravo again and a thousand thanks, we were already about to buy another one but luckily there is the Internet and nice people like you
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