https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Q/Recordings-not-working/m-p/5335761#M741684 <P><a href="https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3478721">@Charlotteamelia</a>&nbsp;<BR />It’s always worth starting with a reboot of the main Sky Q box, then once that’s back up and running do the same with any mini boxes if applicable -<BR />~ Using the remote put your main Sky Q box into standby<BR />~ switch the box off at the plug <BR />~ wait at least 30 seconds and then switch the box back on at the plug <BR />~ follow the on screen instructions <BR />~ when the screen goes blank and the blue Q stops pulsating wait another 30 seconds<BR />~ press the <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":house:">🏠</span> button<BR /><BR />Allow 5-10 minutes before things hopefully revert back to normal</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If not, try&nbsp;<SPAN>following this link. It should lead to a replacement box if needed <A href="https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-q-hard-drive-errors" target="_blank">https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-q-hard-drive-errors</A>&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>If you do need a new box remember to remove the viewing card from the faulty box before it disappears into the back of the couriers van and accept any new power cable DPD deliver with the replacement box in case it's different to the one you have.</SPAN></P> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:02:38 GMT Daniel0210 2026-08-04T13:02:38Z https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Q/Recordings-not-working/m-p/5335753#M741682 <P>Recordings not working - flags up hard disk drive not working&nbsp;</P> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:54:01 GMT https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Q/Recordings-not-working/m-p/5335753#M741682 Charlotteamelia 2026-08-04T12:54:01Z https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Q/Recordings-not-working/m-p/5335761#M741684 <P><a href="https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3478721">@Charlotteamelia</a>&nbsp;<BR />It’s always worth starting with a reboot of the main Sky Q box, then once that’s back up and running do the same with any mini boxes if applicable -<BR />~ Using the remote put your main Sky Q box into standby<BR />~ switch the box off at the plug <BR />~ wait at least 30 seconds and then switch the box back on at the plug <BR />~ follow the on screen instructions <BR />~ when the screen goes blank and the blue Q stops pulsating wait another 30 seconds<BR />~ press the <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":house:">🏠</span> button<BR /><BR />Allow 5-10 minutes before things hopefully revert back to normal</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If not, try&nbsp;<SPAN>following this link. It should lead to a replacement box if needed <A href="https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-q-hard-drive-errors" target="_blank">https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-q-hard-drive-errors</A>&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>If you do need a new box remember to remove the viewing card from the faulty box before it disappears into the back of the couriers van and accept any new power cable DPD deliver with the replacement box in case it's different to the one you have.</SPAN></P> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:02:38 GMT https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Q/Recordings-not-working/m-p/5335761#M741684 Daniel0210 2026-08-04T13:02:38Z