HD pvr 9242 question

squish · 04-28-2009, 04:58 PM

i have a HD pvr 9242 and wanted to know if there was a way i could use the hard drive in the pvr to use with my computer or install windows on it and use it that way instead

thanks any info would be helpful

ssgoku · 05-13-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by squish

i have a HD pvr 9242 and wanted to know if there was a way i could use the hard drive in the pvr to use with my computer or install windows on it and use it that way instead

thanks any info would be helpful

If you're renting the 9242 from Bell then the answer is a definitely no. Legally, Bell still owns the 9242.

If you own the 9242 then technically the answer is yes; however; there are a few issues you have to consider. If the hard drive is a user replaceable part then the answer is yes. If the 9242 is a self contained unit then removing the hard drive will void the warranty. A driveless 9242 may also cease to function.

I say check the manual to be sure; however; my real advice is to buy hard drive at retail instead of getting it from the 9242. Drives are cheap nowadays. The hassle of removing a drive from the 9242 may not be worth the effort.

Meld · 05-14-2009, 06:20 AM

What a waste of money.

You want to pull out the Hard drive from a $599 HD PVR and use it in a PC, when the same sized drive will cost less than $100......

Better yet, but an external drive like the 1TB, Western Digital MyBook, about $125, then just connect to the PC via USB, no opening of either machine.

The 9242, should sell, providing it is in full working condition, for at least $500, maybe even more, they are highly sought after, now that Bell have dropped this model.

04-28-2009, 04:58 PM	#1
squish What is HD? Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	HD pvr 9242 question i have a HD pvr 9242 and wanted to know if there was a way i could use the hard drive in the pvr to use with my computer or install windows on it and use it that way instead thanks any info would be helpful

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Meld High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 33	What a waste of money. You want to pull out the Hard drive from a $599 HD PVR and use it in a PC, when the same sized drive will cost less than $100...... Better yet, but an external drive like the 1TB, Western Digital MyBook, about $125, then just connect to the PC via USB, no opening of either machine. The 9242, should sell, providing it is in full working condition, for at least $500, maybe even more, they are highly sought after, now that Bell have dropped this model.