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

  • From: Kevin Cussick <the.big.white.shepherd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:58:39 +0100

Hello,

If you could also let me have the instruction's just interested email kevin.cussick@xxxxxxxxx with thanks.

On 07/07/2012 16:09, Mobeen Iqbal wrote:
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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