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TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement

Introduction

In case your remote just won't work and you have already tried replacing the batteries, this guide will walk you through removing the front cover and replacing the remote sensor on the inside of the cover.

What you need

  1. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement, Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the five 0.31 inch T-9 screws on the back cover.

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  2. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the cover towards the back until it is no longer under the front cover.

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  3. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the cover up and off the device.

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  5. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement, Remote Sensor: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the ribbon cable from the motherboard. Some force may be required for this step, so be careful not to rip the ribbon cable.

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  6. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two 0.31 inch T-9 screws on the inside of the front cover.

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  7. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to push the three tabs on the inside of the front cover up and forward to release the cover.

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  8. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the front cover down and away from the device to separate it completely. Be careful not to tear the ribbon cable as you are removing the front cover.

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  9. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two 0.31 inch T-9 screws on the back of the sensor.

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  10. TiVo Series 2 TCD24008A Remote Sensor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the sensor up to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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