[davelebus]

Morning all- long time listener, first time caller, and a happy new year to you all.

I've got a problem with my HD box- uncontrollable scrolling through channels, not controller related- and I believe it may be being caused by the top buttons on the the box. It's got to the stage where I'm going to replace the box because of this, and I'm entirely out of warranty so I though before I do, I may as well take the top off and have a look.

My question is, can I simply disconnect the top circuit board with the buttons on it? If I do so will the box continue to function?

If I do decide to disconnect it, what's the best way to do so? Cut the ribbon? Break solders at the top circuit board end, or the other end? Any other ideas?

Apologies for verbosity, many thanks for any suggestions.