[access-uk] Re: TVonics - Amy On Strike!

  • From: "Mike Moore" <mikeis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 00:12:36 +0100

Hello Mo,

Can I also please have the instructions?

MikeIs@xxxxxxxxxxxx

Many thanks,

Mike 

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 07 July 2012 18:28
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: TVonics - Amy On Strike!

Hi Mo.

Yes please, I am perfectly capable of replacing the hard drive myself, I
would just appreciate some guidance in the form of instruction if you've
already done it to prevent or at least mitigate potential problems.  I'm
aware I'll have to reinstall speech files, however I'm not entirely sure
about the formatting as I don't and have never used Linux.

All the best, Ibrahim.

-----Original Message-----
From: Mobeen Iqbal
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 4:09 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: TVonics - Amy On Strike!

Hi Yusuf.

Yep no problem. I'll be in touch shortly. I am also willing to replace
drives for people, which is probably faster than returning to RNiB i am
unsure what their turn around time would be, or if they even replace the
drives... As for drive limitations, up to 2TB should work in theory but i'll
have to double check and post back to list. it depends on limitations of the
ext3 linux file system used on the disk.

Mo.


On 07/07/2012 16:05, Yusuf wrote:
> Mo, Could you replace the hard drive with any of your choice? If you 
> wanted say to put in a 1 TB disk or are there limitations. I'd be 
> interested in those instructions as well. I can't see why the 
> instructions shouldn't be posted here, I'm not the mod though so could 
> you send them to me off list as well please?
> Cheers
> Yusuf
> On 07/07/2012 15:57, Mobeen Iqbal wrote:
>> Hi Ibrahim,
>>
>> I probably shouldn't post these instructions to list as it will 
>> probably void your warranty. I will wait for clarification, though 
>> the RNIB probably say you should send back to them anyway. its 
>> relatively simple though it requires the use of partitioning software 
>> in part and a little sighted help to reinstall the voice. I'll 
>> contact you off list, if the mods are happy for me to post 
>> disassembly instructions here then i will do.
>>
>> Mo.
>>
>>
>> On 07/07/2012 15:51, Ibrahim Gucukoglu wrote:
>>> Hi Mo.
>>>
>>> Could you tell us how to replace the hard drives in these TVonics 
>>> boxes? I think mine is going back to the RNIB as I'm experiencing 
>>> regular lock ups and freezes.
>>>
>>> All the best, Ibrahim.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Mobeen Iqbal
>>> Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 1:04 PM
>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: TVonics - Amy On Strike!
>>>
>>> Hello Carol.
>>>
>>> This is probably due to a failing hard drive. The hard drives used 
>>> in these machines were cheap hitachi drives, i've already had one 
>>> behaving strangely. My box wouldn't offer me the option to format or 
>>> to record. I have replaced the hard drive in the unit with a better 
>>> drive made by seagate, formatted it and have had no further problems, no
crashes, etc.
>>> Because the voice runs from the hard drive, if there are any errors 
>>> on the drive or if its failing, it can cause you to experience 
>>> crashes/freezing. I can replace the drive for you if you wish, 
>>> please contact me off list and we can go from there. I'd recommend 
>>> it to be honest, because if you do a lot of recording and the drive 
>>> fails it would've been pointless you recording all those tv shows to
watch later!
>>>
>>> all the best,
>>>
>>> Mo.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 07/07/2012 12:52, Carol Pearson wrote:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> We have a fairly regular saying at home which is "Amy's on strike".
>>>> This simply means that she fails to speak, often after booting up, 
>>>> when we first go to use her. Of course, we find ways round, 
>>>> sometimes needing to reboot the box again; but I wonder if anyone 
>>>> else is finding this problem and if you have a better solution than 
>>>> a bit of hit and miss and, finally, if you've concluded what's going on
and why!
>>>>
>>>> Carol P
>>>>
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