Can I throw away old DIRECTV receivers?
If you want to get rid of the receiver, don’t throw it in the garbage. Satellite receivers contain electronic parts that may release toxic substances, such as mercury and lead, into landfills. If it doesn’t, ask electronics stores or recycling centers if they’ll recycle the receiver for you, which may cost a fee.
How do I dispose of a DIRECTV receiver?
Go to the Earth911 website and type in “Electronics,” and your location. Earth911 will provide a list of drop-off centers near you. Bring your DirecTV receiver to the location of your choice and Earth911 will recycle the receiver for you.
How do I replace a defective DIRECTV receiver?
You just have to call Directv 1-800-531-5000 like any other company to handle a warranty.
Can you activate a used DIRECTV receiver?
DIRECTV allows the activation of used receivers under certain conditions, including the following: The used receiver must be previously owned and not a leased unit; If previously leased on an account it cannot be activated and must be returned to DIRECTV.
What should I do with my old directv receiver?
If we ask you to go to FedEx or UPS It’s fast and easy–no packing necessary. Just bring your unboxed equipment and 9-digit account number to a company-owned FedEx Office Pack and Ship or The UPS Store. FedEx Office® Pack and Ship or The UPS Store® will send your equipment back to us at no charge to you.
Are old directv receivers worth anything?
In some cases, a perfectly good receiver or DVR (like a DIRECTV H21 or HR20) will be yours to keep because it’s too old to refurbish. At that point you should feel comfortable selling it at a fair price, since there’s nothing wrong with it and it can still be used in any current system.
What do I do with old DirecTV receivers?
Just bring your unboxed equipment and 9-digit account number to a company-owned FedEx Office Pack and Ship or The UPS Store. FedEx Office® Pack and Ship or The UPS Store® will send your equipment back to us at no charge to you.
What can you do with old satellite receivers?
Simply bring your inactive DISH equipment to the customer service desk at a Best Buy location near you. It’s that easy! Best Buy has collected and responsibly disposed of more than 1 billion pounds of electronics and appliances, making them the largest retail collection program in the United States.
How do I set up a new directv receiver?
- On your remote, press and hold MENU and SELECT.
- Press 9-8-7 on your remote.
- Keep the default settings as they are.
- Leave the Order ID field blank.
- Select Continue and follow all instructions.
- Activate your receiver online or call our automated activation line at 800.388.
How do I know which DIRECTV receiver I have?
Go to Account Overview and select My DIRECTV. Select Manage Package and scroll to Manage Receivers. Under Receivers, you’ll see your connected receivers plus details such as serial number and Access Card number, if applicable.
How do I turn my DIRECTV receiver on?
If your DirecTV receiver won’t turn on, try this. Instead of getting up to press the power button or unplug and replug the small box in, you can often fix this by holding the channel up button on the remote for three to five seconds. After you hold the channel up button the receiver should power up and work normally.
