1tb HDD from my amstrad 780 into a Amstrad 890

[barriead]

Hi all, my amstrad 780 1tb box is playing up...top buttons on box no longer work (bummer when batteries on remote go) and intermittent sound...so I have decided to (hopefully) transfer the 1tb drive into a amstrad 890 500gb I got from eBay....Sky wanted £164 for a 1tb box from me I told them I would rather get a cheap box from eBay and do it myself..they wished me well

I have two questions:

1. As the 1tb drive is already in use on a Sky box do I still need to initialize through a pc first...my mate thinks I might need to (hope not its a a pain through a laptop)

2. Is there a guide to changing a HDD on a Amstrad 890 anywhere, I have found a guide to most models but not this one.

Many Thanks

Barrie

[barriead]

Replying to my own post...have found a guide on the copy plus site, just would like confirmation re: not having to initialize drive in pc before installing in the 890 from anyone with such knowledge.
Thanks
Barrie

[Scubbie]

Copy+ doesn't work on the DRX780 and DRX890 now so please DO NOT USE IT on this 1TB drive.

Since the File System for both the DRX780 and DRX890 are the same, I would have expected there to be no issues, provided that the drive doesn't have a fault.

Hopefully mrmt32 can confirm things as he is the guru who composed the ExPVR software.

[barriead]

Copy+ doesn't work on the DRX780 and DRX890 now so please DO NOT USE IT on this 1TB drive.

Since the File System for both the DRX780 and DRX890 are the same, I would have expected there to be no issues, provided that the drive doesn't have a fault.

Hopefully mrmt32 can confirm things as he is the guru who composed the ExPVR software.

Thanks scubbie....no I was not going to use copy plus on the drive anyway...and I have heard from another source that there is no need to initialize as the 890 will do that with a system reset, at least I think that's how it was said

Barrie

[Isitme]

A System Reset will wipe your drive I think, so be careful if you want to keep recordings. Maybe you should send a PM to mrmt32 for some good advice.
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[barriead]

Thanks for reply...I am not really bothered with keeping stuff on the 1tb drive...nothing on there "I just cant live without" , I am going to swap drives this weekend all being well...will I need a special screwdriver keeps coming into my mind from past experiences, I have a "torx" screwdriver from some time ago that was required on a sky plus box I think.??
Anyway onwards and upwards...just going to watch a programme all about the history of toilets...my missus has gone to bed shaking her head muttering about me "losing it"
Regards

Barrie

A System Reset will wipe your drive I think, so be careful if you want to keep recordings. Maybe you should send a PM to mrmt32 for some good advice.
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[Scubbie]

All the screws used are the 'cross' or 'Phillips' type.

You will need some old flat knifes, such as used on the dining table and a pair of pliers too.

As for your wife's comments... sorry, can't help you there.

[barriead]

Thanks scubbie....have paused the tele and taken her up a nice mug of milky ovaltine...she still thinks Im cracking up though, have left her in bed reading "samuel pepys diaries" if thats how you spell it.

Barrie