1. Jan 1, 2006 #1 of 4
   

   tale New Member

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   Jan 1, 2006

   How to convert Tivo into a PC
   
   Hi I have 2 Tivo series 2 boxes and I thought it would be great if I could reformat the other box into a media center PC.
   
   Any suggestions on how I could “get inside” my box to reformat it, or is this just a crazy idea and I should drop it?
   
   Suggestions much apprichiated

    
2. Jan 1, 2006 #2 of 4
   

   maharg18 Active Member

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   It's a crazy idea. Tivos are woefully under powered, and some of the hardware is proprietary.

    
3. Jan 1, 2006 #3 of 4
   

   classicsat Astute User

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   Replace the mainboard with a mini-itx board, and install a suitable PSU.
   The only way you will get it to work like a PC is make it into a PC with hardware.

    
4. Jul 12, 2015 #4 of 4
   

   Parkers New Member

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   Jul 11, 2015

   AL - Montgomery

   Broadcom? No way

    

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