Power Adapter

Angus59
Explorer

Internet suddenly stopped working and advised by technical support that it was due to a faulty power adapter and that one would be sent out. I can still connect to the internet but after 20 minutes the connection is lost and I have to switch router off and switch it on again in 5 minutes. It’s really frustrating.

I’ve just read that it could take a week until a replacement power adapter is received which is problematic.

The question that I have is whether the power adapter provided with the TV Mini Box could be used instead. Voltages, outputs are nearly identical but don’t want to risk overloading the router and breaking it.

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XRaySpeX
EE Community Star
EE Community Star

I wouldn't risk i! Wait for replacement.

That behaviour is typical of the SH+'s faulty PSU along with flashing green/white light. See EE Sending out Replacement Power Supplies for its Smart Hub Plus's

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To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Home Broadband & Home Phone or Option 2 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband

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XRaySpeX
EE Community Star
EE Community Star

I wouldn't risk i! Wait for replacement.

That behaviour is typical of the SH+'s faulty PSU along with flashing green/white light. See EE Sending out Replacement Power Supplies for its Smart Hub Plus's

If you think I helped please feel free to hit the "Thumbs Up" button below.

To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Home Broadband & Home Phone or Option 2 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband

ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP
JimM11
Community Hero
Community Hero

@Angus59 As long as it is the same voltage which is 12vDC Centre positive and the current rating is similar, connection fits as required barrel type used is the smaller 3.5/1.35mm on the EE Smarthub+ Router then go for it!

Thanks for the advice.

The replacement power adapter arrived today (less than 24hrs) so internet up and running fine.

Must say I’m very pleased with service provided and the advice given by support.

Michael_D
EE Community Support Team

Great news @Angus59. I'm glad to hear it has arrived quickly and you are back up and running.

Michael