Some pics of the Vu+ Duo, installation of hard drive etc.

[dell_xps]

More pics to follow !

Some more pics.

[satsmo]

Cheers I merged the two posts together, as I know you were restricted to the amount of pics on one post.

We can keep them all on your first post and it will show all on one post.

[dell_xps]

Thanks m8, should sort of help people who are going to install a hard drive.
Cheers for merging both posts m8 !!

[DaMaster1]

Struggling to install a 3.5 hdd, hopefully these pictures will help.

[dell_xps]

Struggling to install a 3.5 hdd, hopefully these pictures will help.

Whats up ?

[moses5]

I'm also struggling with a 3.5" HDD install. Doesn't seem to fit...hopefully pics will give me a clue

[dell_xps]

I'm also struggling with a 3.5" HDD install. Doesn't seem to fit...hopefully pics will give me a clue

You got the right hard drive m8 ?

[allycoops]

should it not be a 2.5 sata drive not 3.5 hdd???

[moses5]

Turns out I have the exact same model as in the pics! handy.

3.5 is fine. I just was confused, doesn't fit like in a PC!

[dell_xps]

Yup 3.5, you can also fit a 2.5 using the brackets.
:-)

[anascu]

Which kind of hdd do I need? IDE, SATA I II III?

Thanks

[dell_xps]

SATA m8.

Dell_XPS

[systemseiko]

After purchasing a VU+ this week and looking at this i now know i need at 3.5" sata, i had a 2.5 caddy 320 gb external which may do, but have you seen the price of 1TB 3.5 Sata recently, and i can't even get a discount and i work for Cgate:stupido:

[SGTFlipFlop]

Trying to fit my HDD now, Can't see how the brackets will work with a 2.5" HDD it will still move about even under the brackets is that correct?

[RuberDuck]

The standard cradle that comes with the Duo is only suitable for 3.5" HDD's unless they have changed it since i got mine. The one that comes with the Uno however is suitable for both 2.5" and 3.5" drives.

I'll upload some photos of both on Thursday when i get a day off work to show the differences. ( i have to do a fresh install on both for testing purposes any way ).

[SGTFlipFlop]

Ahh that makes sense, Ive been looking at this for nearly an hour wondering how the ~~~~ does it fit, Even asked the wife if I was missing something simple haha

[RuberDuck]

ok here we go. here is a picture of the Uno HDD cradle which is suitable for use with both a 2.5" and a 3.5" HDD.

with the 2.5" drive the hdd sits over the inner holes and with the rubber grommets in place it is very solidly held in place.

[RuberDuck]

Ahh that makes sense, Ive been looking at this for nearly an hour wondering how the ~~~~ does it fit, Even asked the wife if I was missing something simple haha

LMAO i did the same thing when i got my Duo as i got it early december around 9 or 10 months after the Uno. it took me a few minutes to twig on that the cradle was for a 3.5" driver only as opposed to the one in the Uno.

[SGTFlipFlop]

Setup, Installed and all running perfect, Now to get grips with this box

[RuberDuck]

lol. if you have any questions just ask, there are a few of us with Vu's here on DK now so some one ism usually about to help if needed.

[SGTFlipFlop]

Sure will mate, Not gonna attempt a new image just now, Transfer deadline day, Sitting refreshing twitter and websites LOL

Will look into that tomorrow

[josman2003]

What hdd do you need to be able to us in the vu+ duo

Thanks

[SGTFlipFlop]

I used a 2.5" laptop drive but read you can read just normal drives aswell

[sledge121]

Gonna install a 2.5, this post is to allow me to see pics, lol.

[dave798]

is it possible to fit a sly+ hd hard drive into a duo and if so do i have to format it with pc before doing so?

[dell_xps]

Yes and it should format when installed ok :-)
HTH

[cathaltoner]

will the hard dive from a sky hd box be ok?

[dell_xps]

It should be ok m8 :-)

[diablo371]

will standard hard drive screws work to attach it to the vu+ duo bracket? Becuase the ones you would attach on the horrizontal side of a hdd for a pc case look to small.

[dell_xps]

You get screws with it m8.

[nh1402]

Thank you, Needed pictures to screw the hdd down, the cage looked abit too small for 3.5 but these pics should help, Once I have some more posts >.>

[bigboi6635]

hey,could someone tell me how to install hard drive on vu plus duo?thnks

[dell_xps]

hey,could someone tell me how to install hard drive on vu plus duo?thnks


Not wanting to point out the obvious m8, check post 1 :-)

[redbrownie]

I'm a newbie to all of this but am taking the plunge and ordering a VU+ Duo imminently. I'll be buying a seperate internal HDD and fitting it myself to save some money so this tutorial will come in handy when I get around to doing it, so thanks in advance.

[cactikid]

think thread needs a bump for others.

[tonoli]

Hope I can access this!!