NV+ Unable to perform Boot Recovery

[djam]

I have followed the instructions for carrying out a boot recovery, I've tried several different USB keys but I'm unable to recover the OS.

My problem is disk lights 1 & 3, if I follow the instructions it never gets as far as the flashing disk lights, its as if the power button is being ignored. I only ever get the two lights after about 2 seconds.

I have two questions:
1. Is there anything else I can try?
2. If I buy a replacement unit can I simply move the disks to the new unit without losing data?

[mdgm-ntgr]

Wen did you purchase this NV+ (v1 - silver chassis)?

Welcome to the forum!

[djam]

I've had it for about 3 years, maybe more, yes it's the v1 silver chassis.

[mdgm-ntgr]

Then it's probably out of warranty.

Are you using the stock 256MB RAM module?

Have you tried an older USB Boot Recovery image e.g. the one for 4.1.8?

You could migrate disks to another v1: http://www.readynas.com/kb/faq/boot/how_do_i_migrate_disks_over_from_an_existing_readynas_to_another

[djam]

I have upgraded the RAM to 1GB, I've just tried an earlier firmware recovery image 4.1.8 and the results are the same.

I've timed how long it is before the two lights appear and it's closer to 5 seconds, if that is relevant.

[mdgm-ntgr]

Can you try putting the stock 256MB RAM module back in the NAS and see if that makes a difference?

[djam]

Unfortunately I no longer have that memory.

[djam]

Update!

I managed to find an old laptop with some DDR memory in it, plugged it in and now it is booting fine. Thanks ever so much for your help.