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I installed a 140060 upgrade kit a week ago because I got the green screen and was told it was clearly a hard drive problem. I could only get the TiVo to boot up once after several reboots and then couldn't get it to boot again. And, just as bad there was a new very shrill high pitched noise coming from the machine. So I was told I now had a bad power supply. Just replaced the power supply. High pitched noise? Still there. Working TiVo? Not even a little bit. What are the chances the noise is coming from the new drive and what do I do now?
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Maybe the noise is fan noise?
You can try to disconnect the fan temporarily and see if the noise goes away the next time you plug in the unit. I would not suggest that you keep the TiVo powered on for longer than necessary to see if the noise goes away with the fan disconnected. -
I tried that before replacing the power supply, noise was still there. I put a new fan in when I put in the power supply anyway... Sorry, should have included that in the original post. The noise is almost at the edge of hearing. Very high pitched and very annoying.Comment
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And the system still won't boot.Comment
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Are you sure it's coming from the TiVo? You might try getting rid of any surge protector or other device; sometimes they can cause odd noises like this.Comment
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It's the TiVo. Really seems to be the hard drive. Have you ever run into one of your drives making a noise like that?Comment
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Not really, no.
You could return the drive and power supply as long as you're within 30 days of purchase, and get our flat fee repair option:
http://www.weaknees.com/tffBeen here a long time . . .Comment
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