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Series 2 Dead! What now?
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Posted by: lvmitch

Ok, my series 2 Tivo is frozen at welcome screen. Reboots/unplugs do nothing, clicking sound is heard. I assume that is a dead HDD, so if I get a new one, how will I be able to transfer image from a dead drive?

I do not want to send Tivo $100 for them to fix it and get the same size dive, (mine is unmodified) I am willing to attempt a drive swap/upgrade, but the step by step posts I read don't talk about what to do if you can't transfer the Tivo software to a new disk.

I don't care too much about saving season pass info, I can just put them in again.

Thanks for your help.

Posted by: gwhalin

Is this a new Tivo? Have you opened the case? It may still be covered under warranty.

Ask around, and you should be able to find a restore image from someone here.

Greg

Posted by: lvmitch

It is less than 1 year, but past 90 days, they say parts are covered for a year, but to replace it they charge $99 labor. (rip)

Ok, if anyone has a restore image, plz let me know..

Posted by: Rcrew

Sorry I don't have a link, but I remember reading of forum members getting drives RAM's directly from the drive manufacture.

I know you'll still need an image, but they are available. There is a thread that keeps bumping up, from a forum member that might be able to help with that.

Posted by: mark937

Some websites sell "A drive" replacements that have the Tivo software already on it. Look around on eBay...

Posted by: lmurray

which series 2 do you have ? how many hours?

-lloyd-

Posted by: ADent

You can download a drive image (you can look or ask here: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...&threadid=62430 ) and do it yourself with a new drive or buy a premade upgrade from places like weaknees.com - though it looks like they start at $189 for an 80GB drive.

Posted by: StanSimmons

The ftp site from that thread doesn't have any Series II images.