This evening, I entered diagnostics mode. Before reaching the menu, the system did a file system check and repaired 776 errors. After that the system went to a menu that is somewhat different that I encountered in previous adventures. Nonetheless I found and ran the short SMART test, which passed. I observed that the hard drive had 10771 hours of power-on time which makes this DVR only slightly less used than the one it replaced. Since the hard drive is nearly empty and I have the parts to assemble an external hard drive, I am tempted to go this route. On the other hand, I feel that I should hold DTV's feet to the fire and provide me with a reliable unit. Maybe they will eventually break down and give me a new HR44.
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