To all TiVo fanatics out there, you will see that the latest addition TiVo has will now have that eSATA port that will enable you to expand storage space by allowing you to add another hard drive. With this, you will be able to record and store more TV programs.
So, if you ever wish to use that eSATA port at the back of your TiVo Series 3, now is the time to do so by adding an external hard drive. The great thing about this particular feature is that you don’t even need to pry open your TiVo just to install the hard drive. So, just how do you install an extra hard drive in your TiVo Series 3?
First thing’s first, you need equipments. Basically, you will need 3 equipments, which are:
• Obviously the TiVo Series 3 with the remote running the 8.1.1 software.
• eSATA enclosure plus drive with eSATA cable.
• SATA drive with an external power source as well as an eSATA to SATA cable.
Now that you have the equipments, you are now ready to install your external hard drive to your TiVo.
The first thing you need to do is power down your TiVo. Then, you need to connect your eSATA gear. If you prefer to use a bare drive, which is not recommended, you have to make sure that you have a power source for it.
The next step is you need to turn on your hard drive first then your TiVo next. Try to remember that you need to hold the pause button down in your remote and make sure that the remote is pointing on the TiVo the whole time.
When the front panel lights turn off and an orange LED lights up, you can now let go of the pause button. After this, punch in the numbers 6 and 2 on your remote. After doing this, you will then need to restart your TiVo and you will see that the TiVo will be able to detect your second hard drive and will inform you that it has been activated. That’s it. Now, all you need to do is sit back and record more of your favorite shows with more hard drive space.
