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TIVO UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
(c) 2001-2003, Adberg Consulting LLC. All rights reserved.
Instructions for dual drive upgrade for Sony SAT-T60
A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION:
First and foremost, please be aware that upgrading a TiVo presents a few physical
hazards. As with most consumer electronics devices, components in the TiVo may still
carry a lethal charge, even after disconnecting from your power supply. Be aware of this
while working inside your TiVo. Allow sufficient time for discharging of components and
avoid contact as much as possible with potential hazards. While we have done
everything we can to provide accurate, easy-to-follow instructions, we cannot be
responsible for any damage done to your TiVo or to
upgrade. By opening your TiVo, you agree that neither Adberg Consulting LLC
nor any of its members or affiliates is responsible in any way for any harm done.
Please be VERY careful when upgrading. NEVER open the TiVo while the unit is
plugged in and NEVER operate the TiVo if the lid is not securely fastened.
Please Note: Opening the TiVo voids the warranty.
1. OPENING THE TIVO
1.1.
Unplug the power cord from the TiVo and wait five minutes for the TiVo to
discharge. Do not plug the TiVo back in until you are completely finished. Be very careful
of static electricity, which can destroy your TiVo's internal parts. You shouldn't perform
this upgrade on carpet.
1.2.
Using the Torx screwdriver included in your kit, unscrew the four Torx screws
on the back of your TiVo. The four screws are surrounded by black from the top of the
TiVo's case (there are four other screw which you should NOT remove).
1.3.
Once the four screws are removed, you have to remove the lid, which can
sometimes be difficult. The "tried and true" method is to place the TiVo on the floor and
kneel down with your knees about 6 inches from the FRONT of the TiVo. Place your palms
on the top side edges of the TiVo, toward the back and push toward the back of the TiVo
(this occasionally requires a bit of force). The cover should slide back and then up.
Remove the cover from the TiVo.
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  • Page 1 WeaKnees.com TIVO UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS (c) 2001-2003, Adberg Consulting LLC. All rights reserved. Instructions for dual drive upgrade for Sony SAT-T60 A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION: First and foremost, please be aware that upgrading a TiVo presents a few physical hazards. As with most consumer electronics devices, components in the TiVo may still carry a lethal charge, even after disconnecting from your power supply.
  • Page 2 WeaKnees.com “Pesky” screw (Sony SAT T-60 only) http://www.weaknees.com/...
  • Page 3 WeaKnees.com 2. DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE BAY 2.1. With the cover off and looking underneath the front lip of the TiVo, you will be able to see (1) one (or possibly two) hard drive(s), (2) a ribbon cable that runs from the greenish motherboard underneath the drive to the hard drive, (3) a multi-colored (red, black, yellow) power cable that runs from the power supply to the hard drive, and (4) a fan cable (two-wires;...
  • Page 4 WeaKnees.com 2.4. Using the picture above as a guide, locate the “pesky” screw that connects the drive bay to one of the blue grommets. You will have to look behind the power supply. This screw has definitely earned its name, because it is very tricky to remove. Using the L-Key Torx driver that was included in your kit, carefully remove the screw.
  • Page 5 WeaKnees.com hard drive bay and the four screws that we included. The screws will be used to attach the two upgrade drives to the drive bay. 4.2. First, you will want to attach the drive marked “A” to the drive bay. There should be a piece of paper included with your drives that identify them as either “A”...
  • Page 6 WeaKnees.com (b) Connect the blue cable end into the motherboard IDE connector. Then connect the gray connector into the new upgrade drive, and the black connector into your original factory drive. 5.4. Now move back in front of your TiVo to re-attach the drive bay. 6.
  • Page 7 WeaKnees.com too. We’re always looking to improve our products and services…the more we hear from you, the better. Thanks very much! http://www.weaknees.com/...