[access-uk] Re: TVonics - Amy On Strike!
- From: "John Gregory" <jgm.gregory@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:37:45 +0100
Hello Mo,
Would appreciate a copy of the instructions for replacing the HDD in the
TVonics if possible? I am quite familiar with replacing HDDs in a variety of
machines, but would appreciate a heads up on this particular product. If
possible, post to du04fjn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Many thanks.
John.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Mobeen Iqbal
Sent: 08 July 2012 00:56
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: TVonics - Amy On Strike!
Hi Mike, i've just sent them, please let me know if you receive them.
all the best,
Mo.
On 08/07/2012 00:12, Mike Moore wrote:
> 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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