DirecTV's annoying stance on replacements for HDMI issues...

[hancox]

Seen references to this from time to time, needs its own thread...

CSR's have been instructed to NOT replace receivers with HDMI issues only. There is very clearly a script in play to suggest a component-only connection.

Clearly, for the technically-minded here, you can see this is WRONG. I won't go into a thorough breakdown, but there are deficiencies for most users with a component connection, compared to HDMI.

Should you run into this stance here is my suggestion:

1) If you have a 1080p TV, state so. Most TV's will not pass 1080p on component. Full stop, this should warrant a replacement.
2) Really, try to eliminate all other issues. Try another receiver (if available). Try a DVD player with HDMI. Try different cables and/or HDMI inputs, if available. If none of these work, state so. DirecTV is (somewhat rightly) trying to avoid non-needed receiver replacements, and it's in both your best interests to avoid a service call/drop ship, if it's not needed.

Most of all, stay here for help! We might be able to talk you out of something silly, like settling for Dish.

 

[OSD771]

When i worked there i got a lot of calls about receivers hdmi ports not working anymore but other outputs worked fine, and they did not want us to replace it. I always would anyway.

If your receiver has that, call in and say it wont boot up and its giving you diagnostic code 21, hard drive failure. Thats an instant replácemet

 

[gadgtfreek]

I had the HDMI port stop working on a Dish ViP 622 or 722, it was a long time ago. When I called in the guy says "you can just use the component". I said I know I "can", but I dont want too. Send me another damn box!

In the day an age of AVR's with HDMI switching, component can kiss my ***

 

[Claude Greiner]

Just play dumb and tell them the box will not power up. They will ask you to verify its plugged in.

Say yes, and new box.

 

[DodgerKing]

Just play dumb and tell them the box will not power up. They will ask you to verify its plugged in.

Say yes, and new box.

That s exactly what I was going to suggest

Or tell them your TV does not do component or that the only component input on your TV is already being used by another devise that does component only so it is needed for something else.

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[stonecold]

That s exactly what I was going to suggest

Or tell them your TV does not do component or that the only component input on your TV is already being used by another devise that does component only so it is needed for something else.

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My newest TV in my bedroom a 37 inch Samsung LED does not even have component. Tech support fought me on this and all it took me was little pushing the old weight around and I got my replacement. Apparently still having a supervisor ID number still works at times.

 

[Lkr]

woah glad to see you around stonecold!

i've never had this issue, but i would throw a fit since my component input is already being used and i need hdmi for my avr since the only toslink input is also being used!

 

[stonecold]

Problem is you got a two fold problem.

1. customer with no pro plan - company does not want to spend money on the customer replacement so they put up a fight. But no tech quotas

2. Pro plan customer - from what I hear the tech metric for pro plan techs is how many replacements the sent out. As it causes the insurance company money. As pro-plan is underwritten and dealt with by the insurance company N.E.W, who also hires and runs the techs for pro plan customers. I can not speak for polices at N.E.W as I never worked there just what I heard though the grape vine.

As always my statements are not to be taken as me speaking for a company I no longer work for.

 

[Jimbo]

Problem is you got a two fold problem.

1. customer with no pro plan - company does not want to spend money on the customer replacement so they put up a fight. But no tech quotas

2. Pro plan customer - from what I hear the tech metric for pro plan techs is how many replacements the sent out. As it causes the insurance company money. As pro-plan is underwritten and dealt with by the insurance company N.E.W, who also hires and runs the techs for pro plan customers. I can not speak for polices at N.E.W as I never worked there just what I heard though the grape vine.

As always my statements are not to be taken as me speaking for a company I no longer work for.

Good to see you here SC !

 

[DodgerKing]

My newest TV in my bedroom a 37 inch Samsung LED does not even have component. Tech support fought me on this and all it took me was little pushing the old weight around and I got my replacement. Apparently still having a supervisor ID number still works at times.

So if you did not have any weight they would not have replaced your unit? They would make you use an HD unit without HD capability while paying for HD?

 

[stonecold]

So if you did not have any weight they would not have replaced your unit? They would make you use an HD unit without HD capability while paying for HD?

I could of played csr roulette but I did not . It also helps that DTV never removed my account code so my account code still identifies me as an employee account even though I dont have the free programming. I could of asked for a supervisor etc but I was tired and instead of going 3 rounds with this dufus I just pushed my weight around and got what I needed. generally it best to say it wont turn on honest but i know for some they dont like having to deceive to get them to do what they should of done 30 minutes ago.