My DirecTV receiver is overheating manual

If your receiver detects a high internal temperature, the following message will display: “Your receiver is too hot and needs to cool down. Clear any obstructed air vents. The receiver will shut itself off if it continues to overheat.”

Possible causes:

• Your HD DVR / DVR’s vents are blocked
• Your HD DVR / DVR is stacked on top of or underneath other electronic devices, or on a soft surface where trapped heat may be insulating your receiver

If the temperature continues to rise, your receiver will automatically restart. You will notice the following:

• The red record light will illuminate
• Your receiver’s fan speed will set to the maximum speed
• You will see this message: “Your satellite box is over the temperature limit. Maximum safe operating temperature is 140°. Current box temperature is x. Cooling down. Please wait.”

How do I fix it?
If the problem isn’t solved by a manual or automatic reboot, please consider the following tips:

Do’s Put the receiver in a well-ventilated area. Leave space on all sides of the receiver. Keep receiver vents well-dusted and free of debris.	Do Not’s Don’t place the receiver directly on top of or underneath the TV. Don’t place the receiver on top or underneath other electronic devices. Don’t place the receiver on a soft surface like a rug or blanket–this causes the heat to insulate.