IR remote sensor cable [ Edited ]

[GenDesert]

I've had nothing but problems with the media center since I purchased the computer (m9150f).  The TV tuner wasn't recognized by the computer, I took it out and found, with the aid of a magnifying glass, a burned spot, HP replaced it with no problems.  Setting up the IR and getting the computer to "read" the cable box has been a chore, it worked sometimes at best....  Finally the dog chewed the cable, the one that goes from the cable box to the rear of the computer (IR port).....  Now I can't get "Media Center to work at all", as far as TV is concerned.....   I've spent more than an hour and a half with HP support, parts, techs, etc, etc. try to get another cable ordered....  What is there problem, there is no part number for the "IR sensor cable", the help they have seems totally lost..........  I know I'm not the only one with this problem, there are many people complaining about this setup.   Has anyone found a source for the cable, I've tried some online supply stores with no luck.....  ANY help would be appreciated......  (The mini plug on the sensor is red, it has 4 seperate sections.  The other end has the "sticky" sensor that attachs to the IR on the cable box)

Thanks

Message Edited by GenDesert on 01-21-2009 05:19 PM

[Dza2000s]

Well I lost my cord in a move but they seem like a generic part I seen some on Ebay for gateway receiver for like 9 bux... They seem to be like 3.5 jack type with the little black module at the end...

[GenDesert]

My problem is that the "sensor cable", the fragile, thin, cable with the small box and red plastic on it was damaged......  It's the cable that goes to the Cable Box then to the back of the computer so that the computer can communicate with the Cable box....  It has the 1/4"plug on it, that's divided into 4 separate areas (the red end of the 1/4" plug, opposite the little box with the cable in between).   No matter who I call or explain this to, they can't seem to find a "part" number for that cable.....  I've looked everywhere I can think of, including online electronic stores that sell "blasters" and I'm unable to find one.....   CAN somebody please help!   The TV tuner is useless without that cable, in fact as far as I'm concerned the whole "HP media computer" is useless, since it's in warranty still, I may simply try to claim that it's useless and return it.... LOL.....

[ThreeThumbs]

The part number shown on my wrapper for the IR Receiver Cable with the red plug is HP PIN: 5189-0959.  Hope this helps.

[Dza2000s]

HP says you have to order the whole receviver... online this part is referred to as rf emitter with led transmitter its $9 plus sdhippin

[Vermicknid]

I have a similar problem in that I cannot locate the remote sensor cable from the original packaging.  I'd like to set up Media Center, but of course, this is failing on the IR portion of the setup.

Do I need to have the sensor cable?  And if so, what is the correct replacement part I need?  I have the original remote, and it works otherwise.

Thanks!

Michael

[tonywqs]

My got same problem. M9150f. can't change channel when setup tv signal. cable looks fine. but may be it fail insde or 2 IR blaster cable the sensor side I did't put it right. any help. thanks

[GenDesert]

Daz2000 ----  In talking to HP, they claim there is no such part.......  I'm ready to give up.....

Thanks, GenDesert

[cathibeanie]

not sure if you still need one but I came across this wire and looked it up to see what it was for before disposing of it. I realize it came with my old computer. Have no use for it. Willing to give it to you if still needed.

[lswinford]

If you are talking about the cable outside the PC, from the back of the PC to the cable box that has the IR emitter on the end of it, I have several of these now, so thanks anyway. None of these have seemed to work, so I believe there is an issue with either the cable inside the PC or the the connections (soldered) on either end.

I've never been able to get this PC to change the channels on the cable box no matter how I've tried. No matter software I've tried, the IR function is never recognized during setup, which has been really frustrating.

Lee

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cathibeanie wrote:

not sure if you still need one but I came across this wire and looked it up to see what it was for before disposing of it. I realize it came with my old computer. Have no use for it. Willing to give it to you if still needed.

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