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TIVO DVR UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS (#79) 

(c) 2001-2006, weaKnees. All rights reserved.

 

Instructions for TwinBreeze® Gen2 / 

DIRECTV DVR, TCD24 

and similar architectures 

Instructions are available online (in COLOR) at http://www.weaknees.com 

 

A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION: 

Upgrading a TiVo DVR 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 weaKnees 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.

 

IF YOU NEED TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  

If you have purchased an upgrade kit that included one or two pre-configured hard drives:

 We are more than happy to answer any 

questions that you might have regarding your installation. We answer email very frequently, and can often be reached that way at night or even 
on weekends. We encourage you to try email first, but you are also free to call us any time if you have questions about your installation or these 
instructions. 

 

If you have purchased a TwinBreeze Bracket package (without a pre-configured drive): 

These kits are designed for people who already 

know how to prepare a drive (or drives) for use in a TiVo. We unfortunately do not have the resources to teach our bracket customers how to 
upgrade their TiVos.  

Required Tool (not included): Phillips-head screwdriver. 
Kit includes all items shown below. 

 

Figure 1

 

Not shown: 
(1) Set of printed instructions 
(1) or (2) Upgrade hard drive(s) (if applicable) 

*

Small fan, small washers & 4 self-tapping screws included in optional advanced cooling pak; large fan/large washers included in advanced 

cooling pak for some models.  
**PowerTrip included in kits for standalone (non-DIRECTV) TiVo DVRs.

 

Summary of Contents for TiVo TCD24 Series

Page 1: ...he TiVo if the lid is not securely fastened PLEASE NOTE Opening the TiVo voids the warranty IF YOU NEED TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have purchased an upgrade kit that included one or two pre configured hard drives We are more than happy to answer any questions that you might have regarding your installation We answer email very frequently and can often be reached that way at night or even on weekends...

Page 2: ...side edges of the TiVo toward the back and push toward the back of the TiVo this occasionally requires a bit of patience The cover should slide back and then up Remove the cover from the TiVo See Figure 3 Set aside to be used again TiVo lid Figure 2 above Back view Figure 3 above Top view 3 DISCONNECTING THE EXISTING DRIVE BAY With the cover off and looking to the front right of the TiVo you will ...

Page 3: ...ur TiVo s hard drive has one or two small white or black plastic jumper s that are located between the IDE cable and the power cable connectors Follow the steps below depending on your drive manufacturer to confirm that your factory drive is set to Master DO NOT MAKE ANY JUMPER CHANGES TO ANY DRIVE S THAT YOU RECEIVED IN YOUR UPGRADE KIT If your TiVo s original drive is a Quantum or Maxtor hard dr...

Page 4: ...ket using the remaining four hard drive screws Be sure to orient the drive on the bracket as shown in Figure 12 The B drive should be connected near the bracket tab shown in Figure 12 The IDE and power ports should be facing the middle of the bracket Do not overtighten the screws Figure 12 9 PREPARING THE CABLES IF YOU ARE UPGRADING A DIRECTV DVR UNIT kits for these units do not ship with or requi...

Page 5: ...old drive bracket had been mounted Be sure that the bracket tab is centered under the metal bracket You can gently move the white cable under the fan toward the power supply to keep it from obstructing airflow under the fan but be careful not to dislodge it See Figure 15 As you slide the bracket tab under the metal bracket align the anchor screw hole located next to the power connector of the B Sl...

Page 6: ...ng your other hand lift the left edge of the TiVo Using Figure 19 as a guide locate the pre drilled holes in the bracket feet which should be visible through the grates Be sure that the bracket mounts are aligned properly counting from the gap between the sets of holes you should be screwing into the fourth hole towards the back and the third hole towards the front Figure 19 above Bottom left side...

Page 7: ...lacement case fan has three wires red black and white or yellow then the white or yellow wire will NOT be used so you must connect the fan as shown in Figure 23 The two pins on the motherboard should be connected to the red and black fan wires The white yellow wire will hang over the connector If you connect the fan incorrectly it will not power up NOTE If your kit included the small bracket fan b...

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