This is normal as well as the clicking sounds it generates. Fan—The fan makes a humming sound when it operates. The fan maintains the internal temperature of the unit. Reminder: The device must be well ventilated. If it is inside a cabinet, you may want to relocate to a more open space. Nothing must be on top of the device.
If the device is stacked on another electrical component that generates heat, this may cause the temperature to increase on your TiVo device and its fan to run more frequently. Verify that the noises stop when the DVR is powered off. Yes, the noises are gone. Continue to Step 2. No, the noises continue when the power is off. The noise is being caused by a source other than the DVR.
Contact TiVo Support for assistance. Yes, noises continue after the power cycle Contact TiVo Support. Footer Last Modified Date.
Noisy DVR: Troubleshooting. Article Number. URL Name. Number of Views We first recommend that you check to see if whether the fan is the culprit or if the HDD is the culprit. If you can't tell exactly where the noise is coming from by just listening to the DVR, you may unplug the DVR from its power source and remove the top cover, then plug the DVR back in and turn it on.
Removing the top cover will not void your warranty because you are not making any permanent alterations to the DVR, and it is safe to turn on the DVR with the top cover removed for short periods of time. If the noise is coming from the cooling fan, power off the DVR an use a small phillips screwdriver to loosen or tighten the fan. If the housing on the cooling fan is too tight or too loose, the vibration may cause a buzzing noise. Please also clean out any dust from the fan as well, as excessive dust buildup can cause a buzzing noise.
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