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pasjr1972
03-19-2009, 06:40 PM
I just purchased the WD DVR expander but it doesn't appear to have added any space because when I go to record a new show my HD TIVO gives me a list of programs it will erase in order to record it.

The TIVO was pretty full when I added the expander, would that matter??
WK-Michael
03-19-2009, 08:00 PM
Has it actually deleted any shows since you attached the Expander?
pasjr1972
03-20-2009, 05:00 PM
No, it doesn't appear to have deleted anything, and since there is no "space available" report or meter I can't really tell if it's there...
WK-Jeff
03-20-2009, 10:09 PM
What size drive do you have inside the TiVo, and what is your capacity reading in the system information screen?
pasjr1972
03-21-2009, 06:59 AM
It's the standard TIVO HD unit, isn't it 20 hours??? The expander is the 500gb WD, TIVO approved unit.
WK-Michael
03-21-2009, 08:20 AM
Maybe it's a loose eSATA cable? Have you tried rebooting the TiVo HD?
pasjr1972
03-21-2009, 08:54 AM
I haven't yet, I had just followed the instructions as far as powering off the TIVO then connecting the expander, then powering back up.. I will go do a reboot and see...

Should I see the capacity numbers change in the system setttings if it's working?
pasjr1972
03-21-2009, 09:43 AM
Hey!!! After rebooting it recognized the unit and ask to set it up... I was under the impression that if the unit was off when the unit was connected initially that it would recognize it... I guess not... Any, thanks for the suggestion..