Can I replace the hard drive in my TiVo?

Can I replace the hard drive in my TiVo?

Connect both drives (via SATA) to a desktop computer (USB works too, if you happen to have multiple SATA-to-USB adapters that work with 3.5″ drives). Boot into a Linux USB key.

Can I use any hard drive for TiVo?

For the TiVo BOLT you will need a 2.5″ laptop sized hard drive. Note: TiVo Series 3 and TiVo HD are limited to 2TB as the maximum disk size. TiVo Premiere appears to currently have a limit of 4TB as the maximum disk size although only 2.3TB will actually be used.

How do I remove my CableCard from my TiVo Roamio?

How to Remove a TiVo CableCard

1. Power off your TiVo box. Locate the slot that houses the CableCard.
2. Using two hands, grasp the edges of the CableCard and gently pull. The card should come out of the box with little to no resistance.
3. Contact your cable or satellite provider if you wish to return the card.

How do I format my TiVo hard drive?

TIVO is basically a Linux machine. To change the HD, take an image of the 500GB disk, copy it onto your 1.5TB disk, and then use a partition editor to expand the partition size to fill the full 1.5TB. Then your new 1.5TB disk “should” work in the TIVO.

What hard drive is in TiVo edge?

In the 2.5″ drives that the Edge uses, 2TB is the largest A/V hard drive that is currently in production.

How do I upgrade my TiVo experience?

How to Upgrade a DVR to TiVo Experience 4

1. The Get New Experience app will be displayed in the Apps list.
2. Select Get New Experience to load the upgrade app.
3. Follow the steps in the app and select upgrade options to start the upgrade process.

How do I use an external hard drive with my TiVo?

Connecting the DVR Expander

1. Unplug the TiVo box.
2. Connect the eSATA cable between the DVR Expander and the TiVo box. (Do not use a USB cable.)
3. Plug in the DVR Expander. The power LED illuminates.
4. Wait approximately 15 seconds for the hard drive to warm up.
5. Plug in the TiVo box.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

How big of a hard drive do I need for a TiVo Roamio?

Note if you plan to use a drive bigger than 3TB (currently a max of 8TB is supported) with a Tivo Roamio you will also need access to a PC with SATA capability ( USB SATA adapters should also work but I have not personally tested them) to either reformat the drive using MFSR (Windows) or ‘bless’ it (Linux 4TB only) drive as described later.

Can you upgrade a TiVo to a new hard disk?

Opening your TiVo to upgrade the hard disk will likely void your warranty. You have been warned! [ However, a note from my own experience: TiVo thankfully do not include warranty void if opened stickers on their DVRs. At least my TiVo Premiere, TiVo HD and TiVo Series 2 didn’t have them.

Can a TiVo Roamio Plus work with an iPad?

Several of them are probably featured on the banner ads on this site. If you buy a TiVo Premiere or Roamio HD you can now add support for multi-room and remote viewing, by including the new TiVo Stream that has full iPad, iPhone/ iPod and Android remote control and streaming support (the Edge, Bolt, Roamio Plus and Pro include it internally).