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What is a DSTV Decoder?
Decoders. A DStv Decoder is your key to unlocking a world of entertainment. The DStv Explora offers subscribers the viewing pleasure of recording as well as accessing Catch Up, Showmax, and Box Office.
DSTV Decoder Repairs in South Africa
DSTV Installations
Address: Glen Village Mall, Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Pretoria East, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 0043, South Africa
Areas served: Lynnwood Glen and nearby areas
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7 am
Phone: +27 72 523 5935
Dstv installation & repairs
Address: 623 Jules St, Malvern, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 72 250 8454
DSTV Pretoria
Address: Steve Biko Rd, Gezina, Pretoria, 0031, South Africa
Areas served: Pretoria West and nearby areas
Hours:Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 82 043 3554
Dstv Installers Cape Town
Address: 29 Goulburn St, Townsend Estate, Cape Town, 7460, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 12 am
Phone: +27 21 224 0037
Can the DStv decoder be repaired?
The standard repair fee is R700 for an HDPVR / Explora and R320 for a Single View decoder. If you have decoder insurance, you will not be required to pay the repair fee as this is included in your cover. When you bring your decoder in, you will be given a refurbished model as a replacement.
How do I fix a corrupted DStv decoder hard drive?
1) Remove the power cable
2) Hold down the P+ button on the front panel of the decoder (do not release the button).
3) While P+ is pressed down – Insert the power cable (Power Up decoder).
4) Release the P+ button only when the word “CODE” appears on the top right side of the TV screen.