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Garbled NV+ display after Nv+ turned on
Hi, i have a ReadyNAS NV+ V1 that's been disconnected from power for 2 months while we moved. When I finally got the NV+ plugged in and connected to my router, thy familiar "Booting...." Line comes ...
JennC wrote:
Garbled display is a HW problem that you may need to replace the chassis already.
If you are the original purchaser: check your warranty status. Warranty should be 5 years, so there is a chance you are still covered.
Assuming the garbled display is the only issue (and that your warranty has expired): I'd suggest getting a new NAS with fresh disks, and use your NV+ for backup.
The RN200 or RN300 would be good choices - though all the new platforms are faster than your NV+.
Thanks for replying StephenB.
My NV+ is 7 years old, so way out of warranty. I did put a service request in to Netgear, but at this time they are charging $70 per instance, but since I've opened the case during these few years, I don't qualify. So as you say it might be better to get an RN200 or RN300. I know I can't just put my drives into the new units and have them work (I'm using X-RAID), but I also have a 1tb Passport portable drive that I use for backups of my music, so I could get a NAS, put my 4-1 to drives in it then copy the data from the Passport. But after spending $150 just a month ago for a power supply, I'd have to think about a new NAS right now.
Hello ScuseMe1,
You need to backup the data first before inserting the disks to a different chassis.
See Can I move my RAIDiator 4.1 / NETGEAR Stora disks into a ReadyNAS OS 6 chassis?
Regards,
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