# Replace a failed HDHome Run Tuner? **URL:** \ **Category:** Live TV & DVR\ **Tags:** livetv-dvr\ **Created:** [July 24, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-a-failed-hdhome-run-tuner/616707 "2020-07-24T15:14:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cstreet272](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Cstreet272](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cstreet272)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-a-failed-hdhome-run-tuner/616707/1 "2020-07-24T15:14:13Z")
We lost our original HDHome Run due to a lightening strike. We have replaced the device with a new one and am wondering if there is a way to replace hardware the hardware without having to remove the existing DVR and recreate it. Server Version#: 1.19.5.3112 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: HDHome Run Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: ---
**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-a-failed-hdhome-run-tuner/616707/2 "2020-07-24T15:23:54Z")
Try to assign it the same local IP address as your old device had. You may need to access your router’s settings and “reserve” an IP for it in the DHCP-related settings. (the old IP should be visible in Settings - “Live TV & DVR”) Then reboot the router first, then unplug and re-plug the HDHR, then restart the plex server. ---
**Author:** ![nokdim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@nokdim](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nokdim)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-a-failed-hdhome-run-tuner/616707/3 "2020-07-24T16:28:05Z")
Tbh deleting the DVR and adding it back really isn’t an issue. I have done it multiple times and you don’t lose any recording schedules or anything from my experience. It just has to download the guide again which is fairly quick and non intrusive. ---
**Author:** ![Cstreet272](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Cstreet272](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cstreet272)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-a-failed-hdhome-run-tuner/616707/4 "2020-07-24T20:50:55Z")
I have the new HDHome Run set to the same IP address. Every channel i tunnel tune says the following. There was an unexpected error during playback. Please visit our forums if you continue to experience problems. ---
**Author:** ![nokdim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@nokdim](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nokdim)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-a-failed-hdhome-run-tuner/616707/5 "2020-07-24T21:36:32Z")
Just delete the DVR and add it back, that’s my two cents. ---
**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-a-failed-hdhome-run-tuner/616707/6 "2020-07-25T06:31:13Z")
Yeah, I’m afraid that is the only option now. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2020, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-a-failed-hdhome-run-tuner/616707/7 "2020-10-23T06:31:14Z")
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