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Step 2: Purchase a large IDE hard drive


  1. For your Tivo upgrade, you will need a quality computer hard drive. Most modern IDE computer hard drives will work for TIVO hard drive upgrade purposes. The slower 5400rpm drives will work as will the faster 7200rpm hard drives. Generally, the faster 7200 rpm drives will offer optimum performance due to their increased spindle speed. Used computer hard drives will work perfectly fine, provided that they offer the size that you are looking for your upgrade. If you will be using a hard drive will existing data on it, you can perform a simple format, although it is not necessary. It is not necessary to perform a low level format or to even check the drive for errors. The TIVO unit will do that for you and the upgrade utilities will overwrite any existing data and partition all available space on the hard drive. The TIVO software kernel limits the drive usage at 137 GB of any drive installed on your TIVO. The Exception to this is the newest Tivo Series 2, such as the DirecTV HR10-250 (High Definition) DirecTiVo, DirecTV R10 DirecTiVo, TiVo TCD540XXX standalone models and Humax TiVo standalone models, which no longer have a hard drive limit.

    As most all TIVO units are designed to hold up to 2 hard drives, this translates into 2 hard drives X 137 GB or a total of 274 GB of usable space. For most people, an 80GB, 100GB or 120GB hard drive will be the choice. There is a cost difference between the different sizes, however it is no longer dramatic, with a quality 120GB drive usually costing no more than $30-40 more than a 80GB drive.


  2. Determine your Tivo's factory configuration: The first step of the Tivo upgrade process will be to determine if your model of TIVO comes with a single or dual hard drive. Most all Tivo models will hold up to 2 hard drives with a few exceptions. Series 2 Tivos will require a bracket for a second drive. The following table will help you to determine your requirements for most models.

    Series 1 Tivo Models

    Philips 14hr HDR112 Standalone - Single 13.6GB A drive
    Philips 20hr HDR212 Standalone - Single 22GB A drive
    Philips 30hr HDR312 Standalone Model #HDR312 - Dual 13.6GB A + 13.6GB B drive
    Philips 30hr HDR312 Standalone Model #HDR31201 - Single 30GB A drive
    Philips 30hr HDR312 Standalone Model #HDR31202 - Single 30GB A drive
    Philips 30hr HDR312 Standalone Model #HDR312XX+ - Single 30GB A drive
    Philips 60hr HDR612 Standalone - Dual 30GB A + 30GB B drive OR Dual 40GB A + 20GB B drive
    Philips 35hr DSR6000 DirecTiVo - Serial#4702XXXX and lower - Dual 30GB A + 15GB B drive
    Philips 35hr DSR6000 DirecTiVo - Serial#4703XXX - Dual 30GB A + 15GB B drive
    Philips 35hr DSR6000 DirecTiVo - Serial#4704XXX - Single 40GB A drive
    Philips 35hr DSR6000 DirecTiVo - Serial#4705XXXX+ - Single 40GB A drive
    Sony 30hr SVR2000 Standalone - Single 30GB or 40GB A drive
    Sony 35hr Sat-T60 DirecTiVo - Serial#800XXXX - Dual 30GB A + 15GB B drive
    Sony 35hr Sat-T60 DirecTiVo - Serial#801XXXX - Single 40GB A drive
    Sony 35hr Sat-T60 DirecTiVo - Serial#802XXXX+ - Single 40GB A drive
    Hughes 35hr GXCEBOT DirecTiVo - Single 40GB A drive


    Series 2 Tivo Standalone Models

    TiVo or ATT 40hr TCD130040 Stdalone - Single 40GB A drive
    TiVo or ATT 40hr TCD230040 Stdalone Single 40GB A drive**
    TiVo 40hr TCD240040 Standalone Single 40GB A drive**
    TiVo 40hr TCD24004A Standalone Single 40GB A drive**
    TiVo 40hr TCD540040 Standalone Single 40GB A drive**
    TiVo 60hr TCD140060 Standalone Single 60GB A drive
    TiVo 80hr TCD240080 Standalone Single 80GB A drive**
    TiVo 80hr TCD24008A Standalone Single 80GB A drive**
    TiVo 80hr TCD540080 Standalone Single 80GB A drive**
    TiVo 140hr TCD240140 Standalone Single 120GB A drive**
    TiVo 140hr TCD540140 Standalone Single 120GB A drive++
    Humax 80hr T800 Standalone Single 80GB A drive++
    Humax 250hr T2500 Standalone Single 250GB A drive++
    Sony 80hr SVR3000 Standalone Single 80GB A drive
    Toshiba SD-H400 Standalone Single 80GB A drive !!
    Pioneer DVR-57h DVD/Stdalone Single 120GB A drive!!
    Pioneer DVR-810H DVD/Stdalone Single 80GB A drive!!


    Series 2 Directv with Tivo Models

    Hughes 35hr HDVR2 DirecTiVo - Single 40GB A drive**
    Hughes 35hr SD-DVR40 DirecTiVo - Single 40GB A drive**
    Hughes 100hr SD-DVR120 DirecTiVo - Single 120GB A drive**
    Philips 35hr DSR7000 DirecTiVo - Single 40GB A drive**
    Philips 35hr DSR704 DirecTiVo - Single 40GB A drive**
    Philips 70hr DSR708 DirecTiVo - Single 80GB A drive**
    RCA 35hr DVR39 DirecTiVo - Single 40GB A drive**
    RCA 35hr DVR40 DirecTiVo - Single 40GB A drive**
    RCA 70hr DVR80 DirecTiVo - Single 80GB A drive**
    DirecTV DVR R10 PVR - Single 80GB A drive++
    Samsung 35hr S4040R DirecTiVo - Single 40GB A drive**
    Samsung 100hr S4120R DirecTiVo - Single 120GB A drive**
    DirecTV HR10-250 HD DirecTiVo - Single 250GB A Drive++


    Footnotes:

    ** Denotes that a second drive bracket is required to add another hard drive.

    !! Denotes that a second hard drive is not required for Tivo/DVD combination units. Upgrade to a larger drive instead.
    ++ Denotes that DirecTV HR10-250 (High Definition) DirecTiVo, DirecTV R10 PVR, TiVo TCD540XXX standalone models and Humax TiVo standalone models, unlike all previously released TiVo models, can address drives larger than 137GB. These models can be upgraded by replacing the original A drive with a new larger upgrade A drive and/or by adding a new large Upgrade B Drive. A second drive bracket is required to add another hard drive.



    These tables are as a general rule, there are a few exceptions, you should remove the Tivo cover with a Torx driver and visually inspect the drives to be sure. Some Tivo models will require a special bracket for mounting a second hard drive. This can be purchased through 9th Tee or Weaknees


    Single Tivo hard drive upgrades: For most single drive Tivo models, the easiest and most cost effective way to upgrade is to continue to use your existing Tivo hard drive and then simply add a larger hard drive as a B drive after creating a backup of your drive A image. You can also use a single larger A drive or combine 2 new larger A & B drives. If you will be replacing your A drive, you must use a drive that is the same size or larger than came originally with your Tivo. A drive A replacement will also extend the life of your Tivo receiver.

    Dual drive Tivo upgrades Factory dual drive units will be able to use MFS Tools, which if you are a Member, are available on our Download Area to convert your Tivo to a single larger drive or to upgrade both your hard drives on your Tivo. You can use a single large A drive, or replace either your A or B drives with a larger drive or combine any 2 drive sizes as long as your A drive is the same size or larger than came originally with your Tivo.




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