How to Reprogram My DirecTV Card

DirecTV cards can hold vital program data.

Reprogramming your DirecTV card is something that needs to be done when data contained on the card—such as vital account information and the exact programs you signed up for with your DirecTV service—are not working correctly. You do not need to be a technical wizard yourself to reprogram your DirecTV card.

Instructions

1. Turn your DirecTV receiver off if it is currently on. Locate the DirecTV card panel by looking in the bottom right corner of the DirecTV receiver. Open the panel by pulling the latch down.

2. Take the DirecTV card out of the panel and place it in a safe location. Put the DirecTV card in a place where it will not become wet or overheated, such as a clean table or TV cabinet. Take your time when you remove the DirecTV card so you do not ruin the card for future use.

3. Take the plug out of the DirecTV box. Keep your DirecTV box unplugged for at least one minute. Place the DirecTV card back into the panel from which you removed it. Plug the DirecTV card in its panel again and turn the box to the "On" position.

4. Wait for the DirecTV box to obtain a signal. Do not touch the DirecTV receiver box until it has obtained a complete signal. Turn the DirecTV box to your channel of choice to ensure it is working properly. Test your box's other features—such as a digital video recording (DVR) system or program guide feature—to ensure your entire system is working well.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a receiver box that has a red reset button, hold the button down for 30 seconds to reprogram the card.

• Turn off your entire DirecTV system before you begin the reprogramming process to see if that solves the issue.

References

• DirecTV: Troubleshooting