cbr1 0 Posted February 12, 2012 Helo to all, I am looking for some info to save my very unreliable and absolute rubbish sentient dvr from the dustbin, Yes it came from Maplin! took it back today to be told I have voided the warranty by installing a 500gb hd and taking theirs out which was a 250gb, problem I have is that the hard drive is fine, something on the board seems to have fried itself, so the question i would like to ask, is where can I obtain another board that will operate this unit please, and should anyone be reading this because of the title, DO NOT buy a SENTIENT!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted February 12, 2012 It would probably be cheaper to just buy a new DVR, than to try to source and obtain a new board. It would certainly be easier. And you'd end up with a better DVR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 12, 2012 maplins sell the boards. but not much less than a new dvr. you will have to post a picture of your dvr. (sentient) is maplins dvr name. you could have a re badged CNM / swann or avtech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbr1 0 Posted February 13, 2012 many thanks for the help, I have put the unit in the best place, the dustbin!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloatEdit 0 Posted February 18, 2012 many thanks for the help, I have put the unit in the best place, the dustbin!! To be fair, did you check the current draw of the 500G drive compared to the 250G? You may have fried the voltage regulator if it could not supply the Amps demanded. Bigger drives need bigger motors to drive several platters and draw higher current. It may well have been a a fair warranty voiding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
