Installing TiVo Series 2 TCD540080 Cooling Fan

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Replace a broken cooling fan on a TiVo

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Case  ¶ 

  • Power down the TiVo and detach power cable from rear of unit.

    • Wait 5 minutes for unit to discharge fully before proceeding to next step.

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  • Remove the five T10 screws from the rear of the case.

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  • Pull the grey outer casing up and back towards yourself.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Cooling Fan  ¶ 

  • The fan is held in by four T15 screws on the rear of the device.

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  • Take the wound red and black wires coming from the fan and follow them back to the logic board.

  • Unplug the connector from the motherboard.

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  • Pull the fan towards the front and out of the TiVo unit.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the TiVo Series 2 TCD540080 device page.

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