SpOuK30
join:2002-09-07
Anjou, QC |  [ENG] How to change the HDD in a PVR SA8300
Is there someone who knows how to change the internal HDD (80gigs) for a 300gigs HDD in the PVR !
Maybe some links or something ...
I just want more space to record tv show ... 50 hours is not enough.
Thanks to all |
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omasse
join:2004-12-21
Montreal, QC
| The easiest and official solution is to add an external SATA disk. Maxtor makes some that are certified to work with the 8300 (Quickview Expander line). But I don't know if there is a hook the Videotron's firmware to prevent it. You should call customer service before buying one. |
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SpOuK30
join:2002-09-07
Anjou, QC | reply to SpOuK30
Well ... Ive fix it ... Ive changed the internal Hard Drive ... Ive installed a 300gigs  Not very tough to do ... |
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captqbec
join:2005-04-16 |
....tell us more.... |
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SpOuK30
join:2002-09-07
Anjou, QC | reply to SpOuK30
Well ... Open the box ... Put the new HDD ... and plug the PVR back ! Thats it .. make sure its connected to the cable ... and it's done ! |
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captqbec
join:2005-04-16
| ...darn, that simple huh?...would've thought there was some kinna chassis intrusion detection...read somewhere they would deactivate the box if they find out...guess it was bull...
...what are the brand and model # of the hd you fit in?
thanx |
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Bestman
join:2005-04-05
Quebec, QC | Also, did you notice an increase in the sound level and / or temperature of your box.
Thanks |
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SpOuK30
join:2002-09-07
Anjou, QC
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Well.. No ... Took the exact same HDD Western-Digital except ive took a 300gigs ... 7200rpm 8mb cache.
Thats it ... Now I can record 150+ hours Thats good for archive good movie and tv series 
No temp warning or shit like that ... Ive keept the old one ... I will plug it in the SATA port later ! |
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MeDiC_21
join:2004-11-24
Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC | Very great but...
Try to remember your HDD if you need to change the terminal from a Videotron technician...
Technician: "The guy was crazy, he takes his screw driver to take the HDD out and change it for a new one..." |
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fortytwo
join:2003-08-05
Montreal, QC
1 edit | reply to SpOuK30
That's pretty lucky, I'd say. There IS an intrusion detection, but I guess it was phased out in Videotron's port of SARA. Speaking of which, older versions of SARA did not even detect and format different hard drives...
Well, good to hear it's worked for someone now anyway!
For those feeling frisky, external SATA drives shouldn't be disabled on Explorer 8300's. Do note you have to get the Maxtors (and some WDs, I think) which specifically mention Explorer support, and that they're not officially supported by Videotron yet.  |
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jells
join:2002-04-20
Luskville, QC | reply to SpOuK30
Could you post the prompts that you witnessed on the screen. Obviously you had to go through a formatting step and or initializing. Also could you post the model number of the HD. |
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Za0oO
@mc.videot | reply to SpOuK30
i would sa its mostly easy you change the PVR HD you put in your new one and call tech support to get a format on your PVR and your done =) |
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Airborne951
@mc.videotr | reply to SpOuK30
Will a :
320GB Western Digital® Caviar® SE ATA-100 7200RPM 8Mb 8.9ms OEM
do the trick?
Thanks. |
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abz_
join:2005-04-17
Abbotsford, QC | reply to SpOuK30
What drive do you use ?
Maxtor ?
ref please
Thank you |
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SpOuK30
join:2002-09-07
Anjou, QC
|  reply to SpOuK30
Western Digital Caviar 300gigs 7200 rpm 8mb cache
Everything is really fine since a couple weeks ... I can now archive all my movie on my pvr ... it's really cool ...
I dont know why videotron don't offer that service
See ya ! |
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En Enfer
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join:2003-07-25
Montreal, QC
 ·VIF Internet
| said by SpOuK30  :I dont know why videotron don't offer that service The price of a 80Gb HDD was expensive back a few years. They're still trying to sell the terminal with the price they paid for such small HDD.
More $$$ in their pockets. |
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SpOuK30
join:2002-09-07
Anjou, QC | reply to SpOuK30
Well ... it was a joke :P
hehehehe ... |
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