DVR-625 Hard Drive

[tbanks204]

I own my own DVR-625 Receiver and the hard drive failed, and I replaced it with one I have laying around, but I am still getting failed hard drive error, does this drive need formatting, or what do I need to do to get this drive to work? someone mentioned a list of hard drives that will work with this unit in case the one I have is not compatible. Thanks

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[TheKrell]

The Yahoo group "dishmod" has the list of disks acceptable to your receiver. Your spare disk very likely is not on that list.

[MattG@ DISH NETWORK]

If you have the protection plan on the account, we do cover the equipment. If it is out of warranty, we can replace it for (last I checked) $75. If you'd like more details, please send me a PM

[tbanks204]

If I opt to buy a the VIP 722K HD receiver, with the 500GB hard Drive, is the hard drive replacement options better?

[dare2be]

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I've had both the 625 and the 722, and if you've got or plan to buy an HDTV I recommend moving up to the 722K. Only caveats that I remember from the switch is the 722 runs hotter, so make sure you put it in an unenclosed space, and the record buffer on the 722 is only 1 hour compared to the 2 hours on the 625. That was the biggest thing I remember I had to get used to.

[boba]

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If I opt to buy a the VIP 722K HD receiver, with the 500GB hard Drive, is the hard drive replacement options better?

Even with 722 you still need approved HD as replacements. You can use an external hard drive with the 722. Also follow up with Matt protection plan is best way to go.