New use for a Tivo-disabled TivoHD

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.22lr
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New use for a Tivo-disabled TivoHD

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I was crushed, Tivo decided that my old hardware was too old and disabled pretty much all DVR features... Did i say crushed? I meant pissed. That is, i was pissed till i found a way to repurpose the hardware into a meaningful project.

The TivoHD in question
Tivo HD
Tivo HD
A major obstacle... Screws!
Screws!  Fuck!
Screws! Fuck!
Tivo wins again! I was dejected! Not only were they screws, but torx screws! Pretty much the ultimate FU.

And then inspiration struck! I had a tool that just might work! First I built a hasty jig out of some wooden pallets.
Gettin' jiggy with it
Gettin' jiggy with it
On to screw removal!
More screw removal needed
More screw removal needed
Screw removal achieved! Removing the case revealed rather shoddy workmanship on Tivo's part.
I expected better Tivo!
I expected better Tivo!
Now to repackage the components...
Almost right...
Almost right...
The new package was good, but it was a bit tight. A larger enclosure was needed.
Am i banned yet?
Am i banned yet?
After 13 minutes of barely any effort, i achieved my desired result; a smile that couldn't be slapped off my face.

The downside. Tivo acted like barely human prics, and yet i purchased a Tivo Bolt and Tivo Mini as it was still the best / cheapest solution...

DAMN YOU TIVO!
Last edited by .22lr on Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:36 pm, edited 2 times in total.
kevm14
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Re: New use for a Tivo-disabled TivoHD

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I moved this...

Trouble with attachments?
.22lr
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Re: New use for a Tivo-disabled TivoHD

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Much troubles... So what *is* the banning policy around here?
kevm14
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Re: New use for a Tivo-disabled TivoHD

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It hasn't happened yet.
kevm14
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Re: New use for a Tivo-disabled TivoHD

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Also I skimmed this at first and totally misread what you did. Now that I've read it, I see that you've written a The Onion post. And I lol'd.
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