Hughes GXCEBOT Upgrade Instructions

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TIVO UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
(c) 2001-2003, Adberg Consulting LLC. All rights reserved.
Instructions for add drive upgrade for Hughes GXCEBOT
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 yourself as a result of your 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.
Unscrew the four Torx screws on the back of your TiVo using the smaller Torx
screwdriver included with your Weaknees.com kit. 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 add drive upgrade for Hughes GXCEBOT 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 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 hard drive, (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 3 WeaKnees.com bay. As you slide the drive bay up and out of the holes, watch the drive cable and power cable that are connected to the drive. Flip the drive bay up and out of the TiVo and onto the TiVo lid, with the hard drive face-down on the TiVo lid and the two cables running from the drive to the TiVo.
  • Page 4 WeaKnees.com 4. MOVING THE EXISTING DRIVE 4.1. After you have moved the jumper to the proper setting, place the hard drive bay upside-down on the TiVo lid, with the drive label down and the drive connectors facing the front of the TiVo. 4.2.
  • Page 5 WeaKnees.com the bracket is to turn the bracket upside down. Using one hand, hold the drive against the bottom of the bracket and look through the holes in the drive bay to align the screw holes. Using your hands, screw the screws into each of the four holes. Tighten them with the Torx screwdriver bit that was included with your kit.
  • Page 6 WeaKnees.com 7. CONNECTING THE POWER AND HARD DRIVE CABLES TO THE DRIVES 7.1. If you have the floor/table space, move to the back of your TiVo so that you are looking at the back of the two hard drives. 7.2. Connect the two power cords to the two drives, being sure to align the power connectors properly (rounded side down).
  • Page 7 WeaKnees.com 9.2. Once the lid is in place, reattach the four Torx screws. We thank you very much for your purchase and hope that you enjoy your newly-enhanced TiVo. Please email us with any comments, suggestions or complaints. If you found the upgrade easy to install (or even if you found it more difficult than you expected), we’d love to know.

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