PTVUpgrade.COM
Discussion Forum -
Discussions of the deep
dark secrets of TiVo
Hacking.

DealDatabase
Discussion Forum -
More deep dark secret
discussions about TiVo
Hacking.

Ultimate TiVo
Resource Site
This is another good
source of TiVo technical
information.

TiVoWEB
Control your TiVo over
the internet!

TiVo Steve-o
Newbie Hacker
How-To Guide
How-to guide written for
folks that are new to TiVo
hacking.  Easy to under-
stand and follow.  Covers
lots of hacking tips not
easily found elsewhere.

TiVoHelp.com
Helpful knowledgebase
documenting many of the
tricks and tips on the AVS
Underground Forum.
 

Tigers MFSTools
Backup Utility
The famous backup utility
just got better!  MFS 2.0
is here.  This
utility will allow you to
make the smallest
possible backup of your
TiVo for archive
purposes.  This is a
stand-alone utility and
does not require any
other supporting files or
programs to work.
Check out the readme for
more information.
MFSTools 2.0 Readme
MFSTools 2.0 CD Image
MFSTools 2.0 static


Hinsdale NEW TiVo
Upgrade How-To
So, you have been afraid
of upgrading because of
all of the new software
coming out and all of the
older instructions? Well,
here is the answer. AVS
member hinsdale has
been kind enough to
write a "New Upgrade
How-To" document which
gives simple step-y-step
instructions on how to
upgrade your TiVo using
the newest software
available. It is very easy
to follow and covers
many of the variables
that you could encounter
during your upgrade.
Hinsdale New How-To

Wrap up your cable mess today!

Find all of your messy cables, add a CordKeepr's, and your cable mess will be gone!  Just wrap your cables around this unique clip, twist the ends to hold the cable and that is it.  Includes 44 CordKeepr's in a variety of sizes and colors.  Great for cleaning up Media Center cables and Computer cables.

 

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	CORDKEEPR44	44 Piece CordKeep'r Set	$19.99

PTVboot6e is a bootable CD-ROM that contains a small Linux distribution bundled with all the necessary software components required to upgrade a TiVo, as well as some additional utilities and hacks useful to many TiVo hackers:

Basic Utilities:
- MFStools 2.0 – a must-have for making backups and restoring TiVo images
- BlessTiVo – the original ‘add-a-drive’ to your single drive unit utility
- TiVoMad – original utilities for “A” drive expansion

Advanced Utilities:
- LBA48 support for large disk drives
- TurboNet drivers and installation utilities
- TiVoWeb 1.9.4 enhanced – this is the popular TiVoWeb distribution with a few minor enhancements
- Advanced utilities for DirecTiVo (kill_initrd, tivoflash)
- TyStudio Video Archival Utilities
- TyTool Video Archival Utilities

We’ve also bundled some critical and useful PC utilities for helping TiVo upgraders and PC-enthusiasts alike:
- DOS unlock tools (qunlock and dlgchk)
- DOS bootable floppy creators (DOS 622 and DR7)
- Diagnostic utilities for Maxtor (Quantum), Samsung, and Western Digital Drives

And as a special bonus, we are including the PTVupgrade NetReady Core Utilities and TiVoWeb 1.9.4 enhanced; a repackaged version of TiVoWeb as well as a large variety of standard unix utilities which run directly on your TiVo.  These include must-have utilities such as:  vi, ps, ls, more, less, ping, tar, and many other useful tools.

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	PTVBOOT11	PTVupgrade TiVo Universal Boot CD	$19.95
We are providing this item as a convenience to our customers.  Since we are just passing on software available on the web, 9th Tee makes not warranty of any kind for this item.  After we burn the image, we will make sure that it boots correctly but that does not necessarily mean that it will work for you.  Many older PC's cannot boot from the CD, and SCSI interfaces are also a known issue.  We will test each CD in a new PC that uses an IDE hard drive and CD. Please note that we ship all packages via UPS including a CD order only.

 

CAUTION - READ THIS

Some people are using several of the items that we sell to upgrade their TiVo.  You must understand that this is dangerous.  High voltages are present inside your TiVo and you can be hurt if you open the case.  You must also understand that it  WILL VOID YOUR TiVo WARRANTY.  Simply put, this means that it  WILL VOID YOUR TiVo WARRANTY  if you open your TiVo.  Like as in don't call or email me or TiVo or Philips or Sony or anybody else if you damage something.  Don't even touch those Torx screws unless you fully understand this and are prepared to toss it in the trash can if something goes wrong.  

Also understand that future software upgrades that TiVo sends your TiVo may not run on a modified unit and that TiVo, at anytime, could disable any or all of the additional space that is added to a TiVo.  They could also stop sending guide data to a unit, until it is returned to its original condition.  Currently, TiVo is playing pretty, but we have no idea what the future brings.  Please understand all of this before deciding to upgrade.

The products that 9th Tee sells are brand new and have the full manufacturers warranty.  We do not provide any application specific warranty.

The name TiVo and the TiVo logo are copyrights of TiVo, Inc.

Well, enough of that...

 

TiVo Mounting Bracket with Hardware

Stop using duct tape and Velcro!  This is the best way to mount your upgrade hard drives.  The TiVo Hard Drive Mounting Kit includes the bracket, vibration dampners and required mounting hardware. 

You will need this if you are going to mount an additional hard drive in a Standalone Series 1 TiVo.

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	TIVOBRACKET	TiVo Mounting Bracket HDR110, HDR112, HRD212, HDR31201, HDR31202, HDR31203, HDR31204, HDR312, HDR612, PTV100, PTV300, SVR2000	$15.99

Click here to see Bracket Installation Instructions

 

 

IDE Cable For TiVo

Although not always necessary, here is an IDE Cable that will work in a TiVo.  The original TiVo drive cable is sometimes ok, but if you need another cable, this is it.  Also great for the newer TiVo's that only have a single drive cable.  This cable is custom manufactured and is longer between the drive connectors than normal.  Also, and this is very important, you do not have to drill or cut out the blocking pin with our cables.   
 

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	ATA66IDECBL	High Speed ATA66 IDE Cable	$5.00

 

TiVo Null Modem Serial Cable

So you want to get a bash prompt but have lost the original serial cable included with your Stand Alone TiVo or have a DirecTiVo?  Well, this cable is for you!  It has a 1/8" stereo plug on one end that plugs into your TiVo or DirecTiVo and has a DB9 connector at the other that plugs into your PC's serial port.

You can use the 10' Long extension cable if your computer is just too far away.  Please note that longer cables runs may require lower data transmission speeds so try to use the 10' cable if possible.

 

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	TIVONMCABLE	TiVo Null Modem Serial Cable - 10' Long	$7.95
	DB9CAB10	10' Long Serial Cable with DB9 Male x Female Connectors	$2.00

 

TiVo Power Y-Cable

This Y-Cable gives you the additional power connector required if your TiVo does not have one.

 

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	POWER-Y-CABLE	Internal Power Y-Cable for TiVo	$1.50

 

30 Piece Driver Set		39 Pc Driver & Socket Set

Both of these drive sets include the required drivers to open a TiVo.  The 30 piece set includes driver tips and driver handle.  The 39 piece set adds 9 sockets to the 30 piece kit.

The 30 piece set includes:
- Handle with magnetic bit holder and 1/4" hex drive
- 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 1/4, 9/32" slot
- #0, #1, #2, #3 Phillips
- T-10, T-15, T-20, T-25, T-30, T-40 six lobe Torx*
- S-1, 2, 3  square
- 5/64", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 5/16" hex
- Socket and bit adapters
- Rugged Plastic Case & Cover securely holds handle and bits

The 39 piece set adds:
- 7/32", 3/16", 5/16", 1/4", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2" Sockets

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	DRIVER30	30 Piece Driver Set	$9.00
	DRIVERSKT39	39 Piece Driver & Socket Set	$11.00

 

Security Bit Tool Set - Driver Bits for TiVo

Well, lots of people have asked, so here it is.  This tool set includes the two drivers that are required to do the TiVo upgrade (T-10 & T15).  It is an overkill just for the TiVo upgrade, but it also includes many other security type bits will let  you get into lots of things that you shouldn't for years to come!  

This is a 30 piece set that includes:
- Handle with magnetic bit holder and 1/4" hex drive
- 5/32, 3/16, 1/4" slot
- #1, #2, #3 Phillips
- TT-7, TT-8, TT-9, TT-10, TT-15, TT-20, TT-25, TT-30, TT-40 tamper proof six lobe Torx*
- S-0, 1, 2, 3 security square
- 5/64", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4" security hex
- Socket and bit adapters
- Rugged Plastic Case & Cover securely holds handle and bits

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	TORX30	Security Driver 30 Pc Set	$18.00

Power Strip Jumper Cables

• Have a nice power strip and can only use 2 outlets because of power transformers?

• Get full use of your power strips and UPS outlets with our Jumper Cables

• Just plug those big bulky power transformers into the Jumper Cable and then plug the
  Jumper Cable into one of those previously unusable outlets.

• Available in one and two outlet versions

• Heavy duty molded ends - UL listed

 

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	PSJC1	Single Outlet Power Strip Jumper Cable	$2.25
	PSJC2	Dual Outlet Power Strip Jumper Cable	$4.50

 

Low Profile Gender Changers

• Available in DB9 Male & Female and DB25 Male & Female

• High Quality Metal Case Construction

 

Quantity	Part Number	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	DB9GCMALE	DB9 Male Gender Changer	$1.25
	DB9GCFEMALE	DB9 Female Gender Changer	$1.25
	DB25GCMALE	DB25 Male Gender Changer	$1.25
	DB25GCFEMALE	DB25 Female Gender Changer	$1.25

 

PTVUpgrade Series 1 Stand Alone TiVo Upgrade Kits