Replacing 9242 Hard Drive Discussion - Page 4 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Wires · 2010-10-29, 09:36 PM

There is a way to fix that (low level format or something).

The issue is the PVR changes a setting that prevents it from spinning up until accessed. Once it's in a PVR, it cannot be used in a PC until that is fixed, as the PC needs to read the drive ID during POST.

I remember that happening to me, but it was about 3 years ago I tried it, so I cannot fully remember what fix was.

BEVinBOS · 2010-11-03, 11:42 PM

Two weeks or so on, nothing has come of my order from UpgradeBay - not even a credit card charge. So, presumably, despite promises, these drives aren't really available from anywhere.

ratbagg · 2010-12-11, 02:27 PM

Well my hard drive just crapped out on my 9242 and I've googled all the various drives that are supposed to work and I come up with zero... does anyone know what our options are now?

Pinza · 2010-12-11, 04:39 PM

Call Bell, they are still offering a refurbished replacement for $150 I believe.

Rich7 · 2011-01-27, 09:57 PM

Like on the other post, my 9242 hard drive is not working anymore. My hard drive is a Western Digital, not a Seagate, model WD3200AAJS. A lot of them are available on the NET but I was wondering if the the numbers and letters (57RYA0) after the model number are important.

WD3200AAJS-57RYA0.

Thx

Install_Guy · 2011-01-27, 10:56 PM

The numbers are VERY important....they must be an EXACT match to work with the 9242, in the case of the WD drives. Elsewhere, in this thread, I believe, are the model numbers of other drives that will work with the 9242. Search for "ST3500830SCE" and you should get more info.

Rich7 · 2011-01-28, 06:34 AM

OK Thx.

Well, can I replace a 9242 hard drive with a 9241 hard drive. I read somewhere that it could be done but not sure.

Thx

peano · 2011-01-28, 07:23 AM

Some 9241 HDDs will work and some won't.

Rich7 · 2011-02-02, 05:17 PM

HDD replace in my 9242 with one of a 9241 an it is working perfectly. Only $33.00 and 5 minutes of my time.

Thx

peano · 2011-02-05, 12:03 PM

I made up a quick set of instructions for changing the 9242 HDD.

Here is a link to the file. I hope this works ok.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ph234m...structions.doc

Mods, please delete if inappropriate.

Falcon · 2011-02-17, 12:46 PM

Here is the current list of supported drives in the 9242:
Hitachi HDT722525DLAT80
Hitachi HCP725025GLA380
Hitachi HCP725025GLAT80
Hitachi HCP725032GLA380
Hitachi HCP725050GLA380
Hitachi HCS5C1032CLA382
Hitachi HCS5C1050CLA382
Hitachi HCS5C3225SLA380
Hitachi HCS5C3232SLA380
Hitachi HCS725025VLAT80
Hitachi HCS725032VLA380
Hitachi HCS725050VLA380
Hitachi HCT721010SLA360
Hitachi HCT721016SLA380
Hitachi HDS721616PLAT80
Hitachi HCS5C1010CLA382
Maxtor 4A250J0
Maxtor 4R120L0
Maxtor 4R160L0
Maxtor 5A250J0
Maxtor 6L120P0
Maxtor 6L160P0
Maxtor 6L250R0
Maxtor 6L250S0
Maxtor 6L320S0
Maxtor 7Y250M0
Maxtor 7Y250P0
SAMSUNG HA250JC
SAMSUNG HA500LJ
SAMSUNG HA501IJ
SAMSUNG HD502HI
SAMSUNG HD503HI
SAMSUNG HD105SI
SAMSUNG SP1243N
SAMSUNG SP1644N
SAMSUNG SV1203N
SAMSUNG SV1604E
Seagate ST31000335CS
Seagate ST3120025ACE
Seagate ST3120213ACE
Seagate ST3160022ACE
Seagate ST3160023AS
Seagate ST3160212ACE
Seagate ST3160215ACE
Seagate ST31000424CS
Seagate ST3250310CS
Seagate ST3250312CS
Seagate ST3250820ACE
Seagate ST3250820SCE
Seagate ST3250823ACE
Seagate ST3250823SCE
Seagate ST3320310CS
Seagate ST3320311CS
Seagate ST3320820SCE
Seagate ST3320832SCE
Seagate ST3500312CS
Seagate ST3500321CS
Seagate ST3500830SCE
WDC WD10EAVS-57
WDC WD1200JB-57REA0
WDC WD1600AAJB-57
WDC WD1600AVVS-57
WDC WD1600JB-57REA0
WDC WD2500AAJB-57
WDC WD2500AAJS-57
WDC WD2500AVVS-57
WDC WD2500JB-55GVA1
WDC WD2500JB-57GVA1
WDC WD2500JB-57GVC0
WDC WD2500JB-57REA0
WDC WD2500JD-55HBB1
WDC WD2500JD-57HBB1
WDC WD2500JD-57HBC0
WDC WD2500JS-57MHB1
WDC WD3200AAJS-57
WDC WD3200JS-57PDB0
WDC WD5000AAJS-57
WDC WD5000AAVS-57

Transisto · 2011-02-18, 02:16 AM

Wow thanks,
Now I think we can close this thread for good.

opt67 · 2011-02-18, 05:53 PM

Was this list taken out of a firmware dump? If so.... I'll definately track down a spare drive to keep for a rainy day.

luck11 · 2011-03-10, 07:32 PM

From the model #'s it seems the largest is 620, although some model #s don't have the size in them. Anyone know off hand if the 9242 will accept a 1 TB drive, and which one that might be? I'm thinking of upgrading both my receivers.

Thx.

Pinza · 2011-03-10, 07:34 PM

If I recall correctly, it does not matter what size drive you install, the receiver can only use the predetermined amount of space, so adding a larger drive makes no difference to recording time.

2011-02-17, 12:46 PM	#56
Falcon Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 751	Here is the current list of supported drives in the 9242: Hitachi HDT722525DLAT80 Hitachi HCP725025GLA380 Hitachi HCP725025GLAT80 Hitachi HCP725032GLA380 Hitachi HCP725050GLA380 Hitachi HCS5C1032CLA382 Hitachi HCS5C1050CLA382 Hitachi HCS5C3225SLA380 Hitachi HCS5C3232SLA380 Hitachi HCS725025VLAT80 Hitachi HCS725032VLA380 Hitachi HCS725050VLA380 Hitachi HCT721010SLA360 Hitachi HCT721016SLA380 Hitachi HDS721616PLAT80 Hitachi HCS5C1010CLA382 Maxtor 4A250J0 Maxtor 4R120L0 Maxtor 4R160L0 Maxtor 5A250J0 Maxtor 6L120P0 Maxtor 6L160P0 Maxtor 6L250R0 Maxtor 6L250S0 Maxtor 6L320S0 Maxtor 7Y250M0 Maxtor 7Y250P0 SAMSUNG HA250JC SAMSUNG HA500LJ SAMSUNG HA501IJ SAMSUNG HD502HI SAMSUNG HD503HI SAMSUNG HD105SI SAMSUNG SP1243N SAMSUNG SP1644N SAMSUNG SV1203N SAMSUNG SV1604E Seagate ST31000335CS Seagate ST3120025ACE Seagate ST3120213ACE Seagate ST3160022ACE Seagate ST3160023AS Seagate ST3160212ACE Seagate ST3160215ACE Seagate ST31000424CS Seagate ST3250310CS Seagate ST3250312CS Seagate ST3250820ACE Seagate ST3250820SCE Seagate ST3250823ACE Seagate ST3250823SCE Seagate ST3320310CS Seagate ST3320311CS Seagate ST3320820SCE Seagate ST3320832SCE Seagate ST3500312CS Seagate ST3500321CS Seagate ST3500830SCE WDC WD10EAVS-57 WDC WD1200JB-57REA0 WDC WD1600AAJB-57 WDC WD1600AVVS-57 WDC WD1600JB-57REA0 WDC WD2500AAJB-57 WDC WD2500AAJS-57 WDC WD2500AVVS-57 WDC WD2500JB-55GVA1 WDC WD2500JB-57GVA1 WDC WD2500JB-57GVC0 WDC WD2500JB-57REA0 WDC WD2500JD-55HBB1 WDC WD2500JD-57HBB1 WDC WD2500JD-57HBC0 WDC WD2500JS-57MHB1 WDC WD3200AAJS-57 WDC WD3200JS-57PDB0 WDC WD5000AAJS-57 WDC WD5000AAVS-57 __________________ BTV 5900, 6100, 9200, 6141 & 9242 \| Xbox 360 & PS3 \| Samsung Galaxy S II

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2010-10-29, 09:36 PM	#46
Wires Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 283	There is a way to fix that (low level format or something). The issue is the PVR changes a setting that prevents it from spinning up until accessed. Once it's in a PVR, it cannot be used in a PC until that is fixed, as the PC needs to read the drive ID during POST. I remember that happening to me, but it was about 3 years ago I tried it, so I cannot fully remember what fix was.

2010-11-03, 11:42 PM	#47
BEVinBOS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: below the 49th Posts: 104	Two weeks or so on, nothing has come of my order from UpgradeBay - not even a credit card charge. So, presumably, despite promises, these drives aren't really available from anywhere.

2010-12-11, 02:27 PM	#48
ratbagg Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	Well my hard drive just crapped out on my 9242 and I've googled all the various drives that are supposed to work and I come up with zero... does anyone know what our options are now?

2010-12-11, 04:39 PM	#49
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,575	Call Bell, they are still offering a refurbished replacement for $150 I believe.

2011-01-27, 09:57 PM	#50
Rich7 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 13	Like on the other post, my 9242 hard drive is not working anymore. My hard drive is a Western Digital, not a Seagate, model WD3200AAJS. A lot of them are available on the NET but I was wondering if the the numbers and letters (57RYA0) after the model number are important. WD3200AAJS-57RYA0. Thx

2011-01-27, 10:56 PM	#51
Install_Guy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 45	The numbers are VERY important....they must be an EXACT match to work with the 9242, in the case of the WD drives. Elsewhere, in this thread, I believe, are the model numbers of other drives that will work with the 9242. Search for "ST3500830SCE" and you should get more info.

2011-01-28, 06:34 AM	#52
Rich7 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 13	OK Thx. Well, can I replace a 9242 hard drive with a 9241 hard drive. I read somewhere that it could be done but not sure. Thx

2011-01-28, 07:23 AM	#53
peano Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,586	Some 9241 HDDs will work and some won't.

2011-02-02, 05:17 PM	#54
Rich7 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 13	HDD replace in my 9242 with one of a 9241 an it is working perfectly. Only $33.00 and 5 minutes of my time. Thx

2011-02-05, 12:03 PM	#55
peano Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,586	I made up a quick set of instructions for changing the 9242 HDD. Here is a link to the file. I hope this works ok. http://www.mediafire.com/file/ph234m...structions.doc Mods, please delete if inappropriate.

2011-02-18, 02:16 AM	#57
Transisto Rookie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2	Wow thanks, Now I think we can close this thread for good.

2011-02-18, 05:53 PM	#58
opt67 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 23	Was this list taken out of a firmware dump? If so.... I'll definately track down a spare drive to keep for a rainy day.

2011-03-10, 07:32 PM	#59
luck11 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 94	From the model #'s it seems the largest is 620, although some model #s don't have the size in them. Anyone know off hand if the 9242 will accept a 1 TB drive, and which one that might be? I'm thinking of upgrading both my receivers. Thx.

2011-03-10, 07:34 PM	#60
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,575	If I recall correctly, it does not matter what size drive you install, the receiver can only use the predetermined amount of space, so adding a larger drive makes no difference to recording time.