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    Replacing Hard Drive

    My TIVO is a "Series 2 DT Digital Video Recorder". I have checked and it contains a standard ATA Hard Drive.

    I want to replace the Hard Drive. Does the new Hard Drive need to be formatted before I install it? Does it need any specific data files (i.e. boot section)?
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    Yes, it needs the entire TiVo OS.

    We have pre-formatted drives (as well as tools, etc.) as part of our kits here:

    http://www.weaknees.com/dt08.php

    Or, for DIY instructions:

    http://tivo.upgrade-instructions.com
    Been here a long time . . .

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      I have checked out the DIY instructions. My original TIVO hard drive is corrupted and my new hard drive is virgin.

      I get the impression that the Hinsdale DIY software requires that you first make a backup of a good working TIVO drive. Then you copy this backup to the new drive.

      So my question is this: Will the Hinsdale DIY software allow me to create a hard drive that will work without already having a good TIVO hard drive?
      Last edited by alsimon96; 07-06-2010, 01:04 AM.

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      • #4
        Nope - you'd need to send us the drive if you don't have a good copy of the OS.
        Been here a long time . . .

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