TunaDude, I review the fta receivers that I get. Unfortunately all of the receivers I get are not excellent pieces of electronic equipment. I try to be fair and post truthfully about what I find in fta receivers.
For most people, it is cheaper to replace a broken or wounded S9 than to pay for repairs. Very few people have the ability to do what you are describing. Also, will the repair fix every S9 receiver? I don't think so. Try it on yours and post the results for us. It would be nice if you can fix yours for a dollar, and this would encourage others to try it!!!

Pixl is a member here and is free to post his Openbox or any other solutions here. We do not discourage these types of discussions. EB