Steps to add a second hard drive

[jamesthecarman]

Hey guys,

Got a 250 gb hard drive to add on to my 120 gb in the TiVo now.

Just wondering if anyone has a link to the steps?

Also, do I need to format this drive with the TiVo startup disk?

Cheers!
James

[tonys]

I'd hesitate before adding a second HDD. you will lose all existing recordings etc on the existing drive, and also, when you have 2 drives installed, failure of one drive means you lose all recordings on both drives.....
Might be better to simply install the 250gig drive in place of the existing one....

[jamesthecarman]

Thanks Tony. I think I'll do that, and just have 2 "discs" so to speak. Takes a little more effort than a CD to change, but oh well :)

[petestrash]

If you did want to add a second drive, it's fairly easy (and contrary to post#2 you won't lose any shows). follow these (http://www.newreleasesvideo.com/hinsdale-how-to/index9.html)instructions.

But I do agree with staying away from 2 drive installs if possible as failure in either drive results in total failure. This is even worse with drives of mixed ages.

Peter.