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Series 3 Harddrive Upgrade

Discussion in 'TiVo Series3 HDTV DVRs' started by mealdridge5, Feb 16, 2016.

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  1. Feb 16, 2016 #1 of 5
    mealdridge5

    mealdridge5 Registered Novice

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    OK guys, I'm a new Tivo user, and though I love it I need/want more space. Typically computer upgrades don't intimidate me, but after reading through some of the details here I'm a little intimidated.

    I have a TCD652160 and I want to upgrade my 160GB drive to a 1TB drive. I purchased a WD Green (WD10EARS, dated 11-01-2010) at the advice of another Tivo user.

    1) While reading through the threads I see I may have an Intellipark issue. How can I know if my 1TB drive was manufactured before the Intellipark change?

    2) I have a copy of WINMFS and a S3 image, but where can I find some clear instructions on getting the image onto my new drive correctly? (I don't care about losing any current content, I just want my Tivo to function correctly when done!)

    3) What type of cable do I need to connect my new 1TB drive to my computer to execute WINMFS to copy the image?

    Are there a couple of threads that would be particularly useful for a novice like me to get started? Thanks!
     
  2. Feb 16, 2016 #2 of 5
    unitron

    unitron Well-Known Member

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    I'm going to be cruel and make you search this web site for my previous posts where I cover this

    Plug

    unitron

    and

    UBCD

    into the search function which should get you instructions on how you can make yourself a copy of the Ultimate Boot CD


    Then search

    unitron

    and

    wdidle3.exe

    and that'll find info on running

    wdidle3.exe

    (which is on the UBCD) to disable Intellipark, which your EARS almost certainly has enabled.

    You'll need to have it connected directly to a SATA port on your PC's motherboard for the program to be able to detect and manipulate it.
     
  3. Feb 19, 2016 #3 of 5
    jlb

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    Ahhh Unitron.....it was his first post....... ;)
     
  4. Feb 19, 2016 #4 of 5
    unitron

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    Catch 'em early 'n train 'em right!

    :D
     
  5. Feb 19, 2016 #5 of 5
    unitron

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    Hope you don't think I was trying to chase you off--I really am willing to be of help, but I've covered your questions extensively in previous posts.


    But if you find something in them unclear, feel free to post again and ask me to expand upon whatever it was.
     

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