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Need help! Tivo Bolt+ flashing lights after a reboot

Discussion in 'TiVo Help Center' started by sbl2786, Dec 25, 2020.

  1. Dec 25, 2020 #1 of 4
    sbl2786

    sbl2786 New Member

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    Today my bolt + was running a bit sluggish so I decided to do a reboot, everything seems normal Tivo splash screen comes up then I get nothing but lights flashing.. See video

    Please tell me there's something I can try
     
    Last edited: Dec 25, 2020
  2. Dec 25, 2020 #2 of 4
    ThAbtO

    ThAbtO TiVoholic by the bay TCF Club

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    Failing hard drives are common among Bolts. The laptop drives inside tend to fail more. Especially when its running TE4/v21.
     
  3. Dec 26, 2020 #3 of 4
    kpeters59

    kpeters59 Well-Known Member

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    I'd try a KS58 or a KS57. Maybe even KS54.

    If you do get it to Boot, capture a backup of your OnePasses and Channels List with KMTTG in preparation of replacing the Hard Drive.

    -KP
     
  4. Dec 27, 2020 #4 of 4
    driverseven

    driverseven Tivo Bolt

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    I recently had this problem. The box was very hot and so I ordered a replacement hard disk and fan from Weaknees. It was easy to do the repair thanks to the clear instructions and videos. The hard part came when I had to re-bind the box with the cable system. That’s why you should do a backup if you can. I’ve heard if you can restore the backup to the new drive it can save you from dealing with the cable company
     

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