this is what i replied … (in case anyone was wondering)
- is it possible to install another internal HDD (not WD) and possibly larger size (> 1GB)
people on this forum have been successful … search the forum
but, i would suspect the MAX would be 2TB … and running the latest (last firmware release)
of course, you’ll need a HDD that will physically fit as well …
- is it possible to increase the startup speed from cold start (as far as I found - if media library is turned off it can be faster)
I havent seen any noticeable difference with “boot times” with the media library on or off.
there is nothing you can do to “tweak” boot times … apart from just putting the device in “Standby” mode instead of completely powering down.
(pretty sure higher RPM drives and SSD drives will make no difference in boot-up speed)
- can I replace the fan (very noisy) or when I turn it off - can player be overheated?
yes, by all means replace the fan … but don’t remove or disable it … “of course” it will get overheated eventually
- is the latest firmware 3.12.13 (alternative firmware is good or bad idea?)
try it . if you don’t like it … rollback to a previous firmware (i’ve tried all firmwares, but am happy to stick with 2.07.17)