Dstv explora hard drive issue

I can confirm that this still works with a 2.5" 1TB Laptop HDD on an Explora 2A to Create 2 partitions first the 10Gb ext4 and then the rest of the space another ext4 partition.
Insert in decoder and format the HDD via the power on & P+ then p- p+ p- p+ method
JoeMonster said:
Hi.

I just had the same issue with my Explora 2 and thought it would be a nice challenge to try and fix it myself.

I removed the hdd from the decoder and plugged it into a pc running Linux. I could see some errors on the drive in Linux so I knew the crappy Toshiba drive was packing up.
I saw that the 1 TB drive had 2 partitions on it, one is 10 GB (I assume for live recording and rewinding) and one is 990 GB (Recordings, DSTV Now, Box Office).
Please note that windows will not recognize the drive as it is a Linux drive with a Ext4 file format

Next I took a new HGST (Way better that Toshiba, though a bit more expensive) 1TB drive and created 2 partitions, one 10 GB and one 990 GB.
I formatted them with Ext4 file format in Linux and installed the drive back into my decoder.

It worked 100%
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I read all the comments and decided to help. Formating the hard drive is easy. You can follow instructions on DSTV website or simply press the power off button and when you turn it back on the format hard drive option should come up. However the secret is to 1st unscrew the 2 white cables that bring in and out the signal 1st. Then formatting will accept to start. Once formatted screw back the white cables and its done. *YOU ALL WELCOME*
 
Hi All, I am struggling with the same problem but I do not have access to the hardware or tools to do what is recommended. Anyone in jhb that can assist.
 
TTMNdigz said:
I read all the comments and decided to help. Formating the hard drive is easy. You can follow instructions on DSTV website or simply press the power off button and when you turn it back on the format hard drive option should come up. However the secret is to 1st unscrew the 2 white cables that bring in and out the signal 1st. Then formatting will accept to start. Once formatted screw back the white cables and its done. *YOU ALL WELCOME*
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There is only 2 cables, power and data. Which 2 are you talking about.
 
I just replaced the HDD in my Mom's decoder and the machine formatted it after bootup. Worked normally since.
 
So after loosing 3 Hdds to Eskom I have now removed it all together. So i basically have a non pvr dstv decoder. Maybe if there is a decent BF deal i might get a new one but in no real rush hardly watch dstv anymore.
 
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