Sometimes, I touch a button on my RC5200 (or recently, when I tried to select another device from the list) - and it just reboots.

It will go through the standard reboot splash screen and then go back to normal without any problems.

The unit is always charged, and I haven't noticed any battery related problems.

Any ideas?

You might try reflashing the firmware if it's been awhile. Sounds dumb, but sometimes it goes a little "stale". Check the plug to the battery as well, make sure it's tightly seated.

Jim L

I'll try both.

thanks.

Just a little "me too" post. One thing I've noted--it seems to happen more frequently after I've been in MouseMode.

Best,
Brad

I'm a bit afraid to try the reflashing bit (so far so good, never had to pull an "undead" on my marantz so far).

Brad,

How do you get to mouse mode. I keep reading about this, but have no idea how it works, what it does or how to get into it...

on a button you add a jump to mouse mode

Reflashing the firmware and undead are kinda different, at least as far as Tonto defines it. Undead needs to be done after a failed or canceled ccf download, when the remote is caught in a continuous reboot loop. Whether you use Tonto or hyperterminal, the procedure works well. Reflashing the firmware is really no more dangerous than downloading a ccf. Provided of course you're using firmware designed for your model remote.

Jim L

Yah, what Anthony said...

Of course, it won't do you much good except as a screen-cleaning mode unless you own a Phillips IR receiver to attach to your computer (Windows only).

My occasional reboot problem has persisted through a couple of firmware reflashes. It's pretty infrequent--so I'm not worrying about it too much...

Best,
Brad

I fixed my reboot problem!

What I found is that the case of my RC5000i weakened over time (probably from popping the battery in and out). I found that when I pushed on the screen or buttons with any force stronger than a light tap, it caused one of the terminals that connect to the battery to brush up against a diode on the circuit board underneath. I opened the unit and put some electrical tape over the components lying beneath the battery terminal and viola no more reboots!

$3.79 for the #T6 Torx wrench and the almost unusable box is fixed!

I had same problem on my 5200. Simple cure, The battery connector (bit fiddly) was'nt making good connection. I just reconnected the battery (properly)and rebooting completely dissappeared

Tony