Pioneer DVR-810H Upgrade Instructions

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TIVO UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS(c) 2001-2003, Adberg Consulting LLC. All rights reserved.Pioneer DVD/TiVo Upgrade InstructionsDVR-810H / DVR-57HThese instructions are also available in COLOR at http://www.weaknees.com/upgrade_instructions.phpWORDS OF CAUTION:Please be aware that upgrading presents a few physical hazards. As with most consumer electronics devices, components in the TiVo may still carrya lethal charge, even after disconnecting from your power supply. Be aware of this while working inside your TiVo. Allow sufficient time fordischarging 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. Please be VERYcareful when upgrading. NEVER open the TiVo while the unit is plugged in and NEVER operate the TiVo if the lid is not securely fastened. PleaseNote: Opening the TiVo voids the warranty.This Kit Includes(1) Upgrade hard drive(1) Set of upgrade instructions1. PREPARE FOR THE UPGRADEBefore you remove the cables from the back of your TiVo, youmay want to label each cable so that you'll know exactly how tore-attach your TiVo when you are finished with your upgrade.Pictured at the right is the back of the TiVo, without any cablesattached.2. OPEN THE TIVOAfter unplugging the power cord from the TiVo, wait five minutes for theTiVo to discharge. Do not plug the TiVo back in until you are completelyfinished. Do not perform this upgrade on carpet, and be careful of staticelectricity.Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove (a) the four screws connecting theTiVo’s lid to the case, (b) the four screws connecting the fan to the TiVo, and(c) the two screws on each side of the TiVo (not shown in the picture). Setthese twelve screws aside. Do not confuse the four silver screws from the sidesof the TiVo with the other screws that you removed from the back.Once these screws have been removed, you will be able to remove the lid. Todo this, first situate yourself at the back of the TiVo. Then, lean the fan backslightly from the rear of the unit (do not pull the fan hard, as it is connected tothe inside of the TiVo – you only need to move it about a half inch back). Oncethe fan case has been separated from the back of the TiVo, reach under theback bottom corner of the TiVo and unclip the lid on each side by pulling theside of the lid out away from the base of the TiVo. Once you have the lidunclipped, rotate the lid up a bit and then slide it toward you.

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