#Nightowl dvr legacy how to#
#Nightowl dvr legacy install#

To attach the DVR casing you will slide the front of the DVR casing under the front lip of the DVR and lower the back of the casing down into place. You can attach the DVR casing once the HDD screws have been tightened to secure the HDD in place. Next, carefully secure the HDD in place by utilizing the HDD screws that should have been included with your new HDD or use the screws that were removed from the pre-installed HDD. Installing a new HDD: You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step.Ĭonnect the data and power connector to the HDD while also aligning the HDD with the holes on the bottom of the DVR/NVR. Remove the HDD from the DVR but only once you have removed the screws on the bottom of the DVR which are holding the HDD in place and have disconnected the data/power cables from the HDD. Next, disconnect the data and power cables which are connected to the pre-installed HDD. Please see image below for reference and keep in mind the sticker on the bottom of the DVR will display the model number of your recorder. If you are upgrading the pre-installed HDD to a larger capacity HDD to better fit your security needs, you must be sure to remove the screws that are holding the HDD in place from the bottom of the DVR. You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step.

Removing the HDD if you are upgrading to a larger capacity HDD: Once the plug has been disconnected, you will be able to fully remove the DVR casing. Next, disconnect the end of the plug that connects to the motherboard and you should do this slowly to avoid any internal damage to the DVR. Please keep in mind certain models will have a plug that must be disconnected before you remove the casing completely. Now you are ready to remove the DVR casing by lifting the DVR casing up slowly. Your DVR/NVR will look similar to the image on the right once you have removed the screws and removed the casing lip. You will then remove the lip that holds the DVR casing in place after you have removed the screws. To begin you must first remove the screws on the back and sides of the DVR.

Remove the screws that hold the DVR casing: You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step.

#Nightowl dvr legacy install#

The steps below are general and the images of the DVR may not be identical to the DVR model you purchased, however, the process should be the same.Ĭaution: Never install or remove the HDD while the DVR is powered on

#Nightowl dvr legacy how to#

For instances in which you require a larger capacity HDD or if your DVR did not include a pre-installed HDD, you can follow along with these quick and easy steps that will demonstrate how to install/upgrade the DVR’s HDD. Most DVR’s included in our kits already have a pre-installed internal HDD and is ready to begin recording right out of the box.