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TIVO UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
(c) 2001-2003, Adberg Consulting LLC. All rights reserved.
Instructions for add drive upgrade for Sony SAT-T60
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.
Use the smaller Torx screwdriver to unscrew the four Torx screws on the
back of your TiVo. 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 Sony SAT-T60 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 “Pesky” screw (Sony SAT T-60 only) http://www.weaknees.com/...
  • Page 3 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 4 WeaKnees.com 2.4. Using the picture above as a guide, locate the “pesky” screw that connects the drive bay to one of the blue grommets. You will have to look behind the power supply. This screw has definitely earned its name, because it is very tricky to remove. Using the L-Key Torx driver that was included in your kit, carefully remove the screw.
  • Page 5 WeaKnees.com 4. MOVING THE EXISTING DRIVE NOTE: Some one-drive Sony SAT T60 Units come from the factory with the drive in the position of the “ORIGINAL DRIVE” in the SECOND picture above (the empty position in the FIRST picture above). If your Sony SAT T60 has the drive in the “ORIGINAL DRIVE”...
  • Page 6 WeaKnees.com 6.2. Connect the two power cords to the two drives, being sure to align the power connectors properly (rounded side down). Be sure that the power connectors are securely fastened. 6.3. If your SAT has only two connectors on the gray IDE cable (one for the motherboard and one for the drive) you’ll need the extra cable included in your Weaknees.com kit.
  • Page 7 WeaKnees.com 8. RE-ATTACHING THE TIVO LID 8.1. Kneel down in front of your TiVo as you did when you removed the lid. Place the TiVo lid back over the TiVo. Align the clips on each side of the lid so that they clip down on the sides of your TiVo.