Sky+ Box

[tanto]

Has anyone tried to replace the hard-drive in a Sky+ box? My box wont record anymore and Sky say the hard drive is kaput. Have tried re-setting, re-booting and re-installing the system but no joy. Dont want to pay £200 plus for new system (only 18 months old). Sky say it can be done, any ideas?

 

[empip]

Here is a web site which looks promising. Everything Sky+, pictures n'all

http://www.morlocks.co.uk/sky.htm

More here.
http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=156344

Relate progress - if any.

 

[Igorian]

Also some info here. See the section on "Can I fit a larger Hard Drive in my Sky+ Box?".

 

[JonD]

Has anyone tried to replace the hard-drive in a Sky+ box? My box wont record anymore and Sky say the hard drive is kaput. Have tried re-setting, re-booting and re-installing the system but no joy. Dont want to pay £200 plus for new system (only 18 months old). Sky say it can be done, any ideas?

Yes, i replaced the HDD in my Sky+ box about a year ago and put in a Maxtor 160GB drive.

I had early problems due to heat, disabling instant rewind solved the problem as the HDD doesn't run constantly.

The main problem is that the Sky+ boxes are a bit choosy about which drives they like, some will work and some don't but the above links cover ones that have been used and worked.

Jon.

 

[tanto]

Many thanks for the information regarding the hard drive. I will have to see if I can source a replacement locally and try to repair the box myself. Will keep you posted on how it goes, thanks again,
Dave.

 

[RichA]

Lots and lots of info and advice on exactly this on AV Forums