On 9/15 I could not get 2 of my 3 EHDs to work correctly. I tried hard and soft reboots and a reset and nothing worked. On all previous days and today they are working perfectly. I have no idea nor does anyone I talked to at Dish have any idea why this happened.
EHD problem with Hopper 3 on 9/15
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Me too, my EHD "disappeared" on 9/14 and I still haven't gotten it back. I've had occasional losses of its use before this summer's software upgrade and only one since then (a recovery in that case was accomplished via unplugging the drive from the receiver and then plugging it back in the same port. This time nothing has yet to work. Frustrating! How do I know it is not the EHD that failed finally? I don't. I haven't called DISH because I'm sure they won't be of any help, just more frustration. Comments are welcome!
Me too, my EHD "disappeared" on 9/14 and I still haven't gotten it back. I've had occasional losses of its use before this summer's software upgrade and only one since then (a recovery in that case was accomplished via unplugging the drive from the receiver and then plugging it back in the same port. This time nothing has yet to work. Frustrating! How do I know it is not the EHD that failed finally? I don't. I haven't called DISH because I'm sure they won't be of any help, just more frustration. Comments are welcome!
Yes, both software reset and hard, pull the power cord, reset - but the EHD was plugged in both cases. Perhaps I should try: unplug EHD, hard reboot, plug the EHD back in ... check if Hopper finds it, if it doesn't do another hard reboot ---- but I have to wait for my roommate to be away before doing that much messing with their TV viewing, LOL. So, I guess those steps wait for Monday.
Yes, and also remove EHD USB cord from Hopper connection before power reboot.
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Thanks for the input KAB. That did the trick and the EHD is visible and functioning again. Unplugged everything: USB cable from drive and hopper, hopper power cord to multiple outlet strip, multiple outlet strip from wall. Left the EHD & cable unconnected while the hopper recovered from the hard boot, then plugged the USB connectors back in and Voila! The drive appears! Now, I don't believe a person should have to go through all that and I blame DISH software for this, not the EHD. But, I laid out the steps I used in case it's a help to someone else.
Again, thanks KAB!
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