Maintenance

[Tecmo SB Guy]

I know this is a general question but I was just wondering are there any particular things I should do to take care of my DVR?

Basically, what I wanted to know is what things can I do to make my DVR last as long possible?

 

[Cokeswigga]

keep it well ventilated, and the keep the grills clean.

 

[volkodav]

be nice to it no cosing or swearing at it

 

[RandallA]

How is agent Scully?

What cokeswigga said, keep it well ventilated and avoid moving it while connected to the power outlet.

 

[EatMyVolts]

As others have mentioned, keep it well ventilated. Occasionally you might want to use an aerosol duster blowing it through the ventilation slots. Don't move it when its turned on and use a good surge protector.

And if you're really adventurous you might try defragging the disk, see complete instructions at http://www.datadocktorn.nu/us_frag1.php :dev

 

[KAB]

Love it, and pet it, and call it George!

 

[DishSubLA]

Echo EatMyVolts about NOT moving the DVR even when it is off, but still plugged in. HDD's are delicate and UNpredictable about how they handle shock when still plugged in. Always disconnect the DVR from the electrical outlet and wait one minute before moving the DVR to a new place or otherwise flipping or twisting it around as many installers do.

 

[cummingsje]

Love it, and pet it, and call it George!

LOL!!!