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HDVR2 died
I have been getting repeated system resets and it was suggested that I check the hard drive connections (I have a 120GB Maxtor in addition to the original 40GB Maxtor). I opened the case, blew out everything with a can of PerfectDuster Plus (air). Then I disconnected power cables on the hard drives and cleaned them with CRC QD Electronic Cleaner. I did the same with the ribbon connectors to the drives. Everything was reconnected correctly.
I reconnected all the inputs and outputs, plugged it in and began to smell something like overheating. Within 15 seconds the unit shut off and will not turn on. I have since disconnected, cleaned as above and reconnected the ribbon connector from the power supply to the motherboard. The unit still won't turn on.
Help - I was debating an upgrade to HD, but didn't intend to fry my current Tivo in order to force that decision. Also, I don't want to lose the programs I have on the existing drives.
Can anybody offer any suggestions?
I reconnected all the inputs and outputs, plugged it in and began to smell something like overheating. Within 15 seconds the unit shut off and will not turn on. I have since disconnected, cleaned as above and reconnected the ribbon connector from the power supply to the motherboard. The unit still won't turn on.
Help - I was debating an upgrade to HD, but didn't intend to fry my current Tivo in order to force that decision. Also, I don't want to lose the programs I have on the existing drives.
Can anybody offer any suggestions?
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