DVR TiVo Repair Service -- FREE ESTIMATES - Parts In Stock in Baltimore, Maryland For Sale

Mentzer Repair Services - Your Spot For Computer, Electronics, & Smartphone Repairs & Service
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DVR TiVo Repair Service -- FREE ESTIMATES - Parts In Stock
MAIL IN SERVICE AVAILABLE - Located for local dropoff/pickup also in Lancaster County (Ephrata, PA xxxx2)
Call today for your free estimate! Shop # - 717-721-xxxx Or check our website for more information! (http://www.mentzerrepairs.com)
We're huge TiVo fans and we're here to help with any TiVo problems. We can tell you if you need professional TiVo repair or if you can fix your TiVo yourself, and, if so, where to find the parts.
Hours:
Mon: 12pm-8pm
Tue: Appointment Only
Wed:10am-5pm
Thursday: Appointment Only
Friday: 12pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday: Closed
Issues Fixed: Overheating, Remote Not Working, No Picture, Stuck On Welcome Screen, Program Guide Not Updating, Power Supply Repair
KEEP YOUR LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION without BUYING A NEW UNIT!
Most repairs are in the $100-200 range, and buying a new unit with subscription is usually in the $400+ range because Tivo doesn't want you to be able to keep using your old unit.
As TiVo DVRs get older - the first units were sold in xxxx - more and more units are beginning to fail. But, as people love their TiVos, they're eager to keep them working.
This page compiles a list of the most common TiVo problems. For the easiest fixes for broken TiVos, we encourage readers to consider our flat-fee TiVo repair options at Mentzer Repairs. These options don't apply to all TiVo models, so please see below for help with general TiVo problems.
Stuck on "Welcome. Powering Up." - This is probably the most common problem in TiVos, and it almost always means the hard drive is bad in the unit. Read more about that on our TiVo hard drive page.
No video out at all - This is the second most common problem to afflict TiVos. Usually, this one means that the TiVo has a dead or dying power supply. But be sure to check to see that the TV is set to the right video input - sometimes it's as simple changing the setting on the TV. Fixing power supplies is NOT something we recommend to the end-user; this is just too risky. Buy a replacement TiVo power supply.
No input signal - This is most common on a DirecTV TiVo. The satellite input fails (usually SAT 2 goes first). This is another problem that WeaKnees can fix - see the TiVo satellite tuner repair page. If this happens on a standalone unit, the easiest fix is to try an alternate input, as most standalone TiVos have three to choose from: RF, S-video, and composite. Otherwise, as above, a motherboard repair is needed.
Remote stopped working - Another common one, with lots of potential causes. Please see our page dedicated to TiVo remote problems.
Lines on the screen - When TiVos have motherboard problems, they can cause interference lines to appear on the outputs. This can also sometimes, but rarely, be related to simple cable interference outside the unit. But if that's not it, the best bet is to use the flat-fee repair option listed above to get the unit repaired.
Overheating - TiVos have an on-board thermometer that watches for temperature conditions beyond the normal operating range. If the TiVo DVR finds that the unit is too hot, it will typically display an on-screen message indicating that it's overheating. In many cases, this is actually due to the failure of the temperature sensor. In those cases, replacement of the power supply generally resolves the problem. In other cases, of course, the unit is truly overheating, and that may mean that the fan has stopped working, that the hard drive has a bad bearing, or that the unit isn't getting enough air flow.
Noise emanating from the unit - Generally, the two moving parts inside the TiVo are responsible for most of the noise that a TiVo generates. Those parts are the hard drive and the fan. Both are easily tested and replaced. To see if a fan is causing excess noise, simple put a toothpick to the fan grate to stop the fan (on the back on most units). If the noise stops, you need a replacement fan. Likewise, disconnecting the power from a drive and powering up the unit will indicate whether the noise was coming from the power supply (but, of course, the unit will not boot). On some units, a power supply can emit a squealing noise also.
We feel paying for an estimate is unfair, and we see a lot of it out there. We won't charge an estimate fee to look at your device and give you an idea of what it's going to cost to repair.
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Mentzer Repairs takes pride in providing excellent customer service, and on all of our offerings, we take the utmost care in each repair we embark upon. We treat each customer the same -- with patience and friendliness, and we aim to get your needs taken care of!
We repair some of everything, from smartphones to large televisions and computers! We also have a fully stocked sales room with 40+ different laptops, desktops, and tablets for sale.
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We also build machines to spec if someone wants a custom build; just ask, we can make you a custom quote.
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We repair many problems including:
-Tablet Device Repair & Sales/Service - ALL CARRIERS-
-Rooting/Jailbreaking Services-
-Mobile Device Repair & Sales/Service - ALL CARRIERS-
-Phone Unlocking & Flashing-
-Computer Repair & Sales-
-Authorized MetroPCS Dealer-
-Virus & Malware Removal and System Tuneups/Upgrades
-Soldering Anything You Need Soldered-
-FREE Estimates On Everything*(restrictions apply)-
-Onsite/Remote IT Consulting/Managed Services-
-Network Installation/Troubleshooting & Server Management
-Data Backup Systems Installation & Deployment-
-Cloud Based Solutions & Local Storage Solutions
-We Service Consumers & Businesses-
-Remote Computer Support & Repair-
-We Repair All Types Of Electronics/Computers/Game Systems/Radios)-
-All Types Of Electronics For Sale-
-Computer Repairs/Sales
-Smartphone/Tablet Repairs & Sales
-Xbox ONE Repairs (Stuck Tray, Freezing, ANY type of error)
-Sony PS4 Repairs (Stuck Tray, Freezing, Blue Light of Death (BLOD)
-Xbox 360 3 RROD (3 Red Lights E74 E73)
-Xbox 360 DVD Drive Problems, Disc Read Errors
-Xbox 360 No Video/Sound Problems
-PS3 BluRay Replacement/Repairs
-PS3 YLOD(Yellow Light Of Death) Not Switching On
-PSP Laser Replacement/Repairs
-DS / PSP LCD Screen Replacements
-Nintendo DS Hinge/Case Replacement
-Many more, just ask!
Systems We Fix:
Sega Game Gear
Vintage Systems (Just ask!)
Sony Playstation 1, 2, 3, 4
Sony PSP original/Slim/Vita
Nintendo DS/Lite/I/3DS/3DSXL/Etc.
Nintendo Wii / Nintendo Wii U
Xbox 360 / Xbox One
We also offer computer repair & sales, prepaid cellular phones & service, smartphone and tablet repair, water damage repair etc.
We offer:
WATER DAMAGE REPAIR
FREE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
FAST REPAIR TURNAROUND TIME
COMPETITIVE PRICES
NO FIX NO FEE
WARRANTY WITH ALL REPAIRS
Call today for a free estimate!
Address: 10 N. State St. Ephrata, PA xxxx2
Hours: See Website! (http://www.mentzerrepairs.com)
Contact: xxxxxxxx40
10 N. State St., xxxx2
We carry all brands of prepaid minutes, used phones, prepaid carriers with plans/sims, etc.
-Tablet Device Repair & Sales/Service - ALL CARRIERS-
-Rooting/Jailbreaking Services-
-Mobile Device Repair & Sales/Service - ALL CARRIERS-
-Phone Unlocking & Flashing-
-Computer Repair & Sales-
-Authorized MetroPCS Dealer-
-Virus & Malware Removal and System Tuneups/Upgrades
-Soldering Anything You Need Soldered-
-FREE Estimates On Everything*(restrictions apply)-
-Onsite/Remote IT Consulting/Managed Services-
-Network Installation/Troubleshooting & Server Management
-Data Backup Systems Installation & Deployment-
-Cloud Based Solutions & Local Storage Solutions
-We Service Consumers & Businesses-
-Remote Computer Support & Repair-
-We Repair All Types Of Electronics/Computers/Game Systems/Radios)-
-All Types Of Electronics For Sale-
We are dealers for:
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MetroPCS
PagePlus
Simple Mobile
H20 Wireless
AT&T
Verizon
Cricket
Boost Mobile
Sprint
Straight Talk
Immix
Airvoice
Purevoice
Redbox
Virgin Mobile
Tracfone
Many others...
We offer:
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Smart phone repair/flashing/unlocking
Prepaid phone support, prepaid refill pins, phones, plans, & SIMS/activations.
We also HELP you personally get the port (taking your number to another company) request taken care of, so you can go from a $100/month plan to a $40/month Simple Mobile Plan.
We offer full customer service if you activate your plan and buy minutes through us, and we love to help you find the plan best for you.
And we also wanted you to know we repair Xbox 360s, PS3s, Wii's PSPs, Laptop Computers, Desktop Computers, & GPS Units, plus much more!