How to Change the Cards in a Direct TV Receiver

In order to keep receiving DirecTV signals on your TV, you may have to replace the access card.

DirecTV provides satellite television broadcasts as an alternative to cable programming. Customers use a receiver connected to both their television set and an outside antenna (satellite dish) to view DirecTV's satellite programming. The DirecTV receivers feature a smart card (access card) resembling a credit card, that enables the receivers to decipher the signals sent from the satellites in the sky. Periodically, customers may have to replace the card with a new one in order to keep receiving television programming.

Things You'll Need

• Replacement access card

Instructions

1. Turn on your television set and the DirecTV receiver. Select "Menu" on the DirecTV remote.

2. Scroll down the list to "Parental, Fav's and Setup" and press "Select." Choose "System Setup" and press "Select" again.

3. Choose "Access Card" and follow the on-screen instructions to change the card.

4. Locate the small door on the front of the receiver, and open it by pressing in lightly. When prompted to remove the existing card, pull the card straight out.

5. Insert the new card completely into the slot with the arrow facing up, and then close the door.

References

• DirecTV: DVR Receivers Users Guide

Resources

• DirecTV: DirecTV Receiver Manuals