Which Cable or DVR Boxes belong in the With Hard Drive Category?

This category includes Cable and DVR Boxes that still have the original hard disk drive installed inside the equipment at the time of inspection.

How can I tell whether the hard drive is still installed?

Some models cannot be confirmed by their exterior appearance alone. If you are unsure, there is generally no need to open the equipment before bringing it to Ohata. The purchasing category can be confirmed during inspection.

Should I remove the internal hard drive before selling the unit?

No. If the hard drive remains installed, the equipment should normally stay assembled for this purchasing category.

Does placing a loose hard drive inside the box count as “With Hard Drive”?

No. A loose hard drive does not change the purchasing category. The hard drive should remain properly installed as part of the original assembly.

Does a DVR label guarantee that the hard drive is still inside?

No. Some DVR models originally included hard drives, but the drive may have been removed during previous use or dismantling. The exterior label alone does not determine the purchasing category.

Should the hard-drive bracket and internal cables remain inside the unit?

Yes, whenever practical. Keeping the original bracket, drive cables, and remaining internal components together may simplify inspection and help preserve the equipment’s identifiable condition.

Do recorded television programs or account information need to be removed?

Customers are encouraged to protect their own information before transferring equipment. In addition, sellers should confirm that the equipment is privately owned and is not subject to return requirements from a cable or television service provider.

Can damaged Cable or DVR Boxes still be evaluated?

Possibly. Units with cosmetic wear or moderate physical damage may still be inspected. Missing hard drives, missing circuit boards, severe corrosion, fire damage, or heavy contamination may require additional evaluation.

Should different Cable and DVR Boxes still categories be sorted separately?

Yes. Keeping With Hard Drive, No Hard Drive, and uncertain HDD status units in separate groups helps simplify inspection and supports accurate purchasing category identification.

How does Ohata determine the final purchasing category?

Ohata generally confirms the purchasing category by reviewing the hard-drive installation status, overall assembly, physical condition, and other inspection factors before completing the purchasing evaluation.

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Key Buying Introduction

1. Retired Cable and DVR Boxes with internal hard drives are commonly generated through television service upgrades, commercial equipment replacement, property management projects, and electronic recycling programs.

2. This category applies to Cable and DVR Boxes with the original hard drive still installed inside the enclosure at the time of inspection. The exterior appearance alone does not always confirm whether the internal hard drive is present.

3. Customers generally do not need to open the equipment before visiting Ohata Resource Canada. Keeping the unit assembled helps simplify identification and inspection.

4. Whenever practical, sort Cable and DVR Boxes with hard drives separately from Cable and DVR Boxes without hard drives and other electronic scrap to help improve inspection efficiency.

5. Final purchasing evaluation is based on the hard-drive status, overall completeness, physical condition, quantity presented, and current electronic scrap market conditions. Prices and buying conditions may change without prior notice.

Updated: Sep 11,2026

Today's scrap price for this material

0.24 CAD / lb

The Price is buying by Yard of Richmond, BC, Canada.

Price history

Price history will appear here as updates are recorded.

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Key Buying Introduction

3. Customers generally do not need to open the equipment before visiting Ohata Resource Canada. Keeping the unit assembled helps simplify identification and inspection.

4. Whenever practical, sort Cable and DVR Boxes with hard drives separately from Cable and DVR Boxes without hard drives and other electronic scrap to help improve inspection efficiency.

Buying Details of Conditions

Installed Hard Drive Defines This Category

This purchasing category is intended for Cable and DVR Boxes with the original hard drive still installed inside the unit.

If the hard drive has already been removed, the equipment should be sorted into the Cable/DVR Box No Hard Drive purchasing category instead.

When the hard-drive status is uncertain, there is generally no need to open the equipment solely for inspection before bringing it to Ohata.

What Qualifies as “With Hard Drive”

A unit normally belongs in this category when the hard drive remains installed in its original mounting position as part of the equipment.

A loose hard drive placed inside the enclosure, positioned beside the unit, or taken from another device does not normally qualify the equipment as With Hard Drive.

The purchasing category is based on the equipment’s actual assembled condition during inspection.

Keep the Drive Bay and Main Electronics Together

Whenever practical, keep the original assembly together, including:

Internal hard drive
Main circuit board
Hard-drive bracket
Power board
Drive cables
Cooling fan (if equipped)
Original enclosure

Keeping these components together helps preserve the equipment’s original configuration and may simplify inspection.

Provider Ownership and Stored Information

Recorded television programs generally do not need to be erased before bringing the equipment to Ohata.

However, customers should confirm that the equipment is privately owned and is not required to be returned to a cable, satellite, or television service provider.

Customers remain responsible for any personal or business information associated with the equipment before transferring ownership.

Damage That May Affect Inspection

The equipment does not necessarily need to power on for purchasing evaluation.

However, additional inspection may be required for units with:

Missing hard drives
Missing main boards
Cut internal cables
Broken drive brackets
Fire damage
Water damage
Heavy corrosion
Heavy contamination

Normal cosmetic wear does not automatically prevent inspection.

Sort by Hard-Drive Status

Before visiting, whenever practical, separate:

Cable/DVR Box With Hard Drive
Cable/DVR Box No Hard Drive
Cable/DVR Boxes with uncertain HDD status
Loose hard drives
Standard cable receivers
Streaming devices
Other electronic scrap

Proper sorting helps simplify inspection and supports accurate purchasing category identification.

How Ohata Confirms the Purchasing Category

During inspection, Ohata may review the equipment model, exterior condition, signs of previous dismantling, and, when necessary, the internal hard-drive installation status before confirming the purchasing category.

Customers generally do not need to dismantle the equipment in advance.

Final Purchasing Evaluation

The final purchasing evaluation is generally based on:

Verified hard-drive installation
Correct purchasing category
Presence of the main electronic assemblies
Overall physical condition
Quantity presented
Current electronic scrap market conditions

Purchasing prices and buying conditions may change without prior notice.

Ready to Sell Cable/DVR Box With Hard Drive in Richmond?

Once you believe your processors match the Cable/DVR Box With Hard Drive characteristics, you don’t need to confirm the final grade yourself. The next step is simply to check the current buying information, keep the processors intact and prepare them for inspection.

STEP 1 – Check Today’s Buying Prices and Sort Your Materials

Before visiting our Richmond yard, please review the latest Canadian e-scrap buying prices and identification guides in the Ohata Scrap Wiki.

You can also use Ohata.AI Vision 1.0 Beta 1.0 to investigate an unfamiliar circuit board. Upload a clear photograph, and the tool can analyze visible features, such as the board’s shape, CPU socket, integrated circuits, connectors and component layout, to suggest what type of board it may be.

Ohata Resource Canada Scrap Price List, Scrap Wiki, Ohata AI 1.0 Vision 1.0

Buying prices and conditions may change with the market, so checking the applicable item page before you leave can help you understand how your material should be prepared.

Whenever practical, separate your e-scrap into groups such as:

Computer motherboards
Hard drives and HDD controller boards
Server boards
Laptop motherboards and logic boards
Telecommunications boards
CPUs and memory modules
Power supplies and cables
Other or uncertain electronic scrap

You don’t need to assign every item a final grade yourself. If something is unfamiliar, keep it in an “uncertain” group and use Ohata.AI for a preliminary photo-based identification.

Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours, and no appointment is required for most ordinary drop-offs.

If you have a large commercial load, palletized shipment or an unusual type of material, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for your arrival.

STEP 2 – Bring Your E-Scrap and Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Please bring your electronic scrap together with a valid government-issued photo ID.

Examples may include:

British Columbia Driver’s Licence
BC Identification Card
BC Services Card with photo
Canadian passport
Permanent Resident Card
Other valid government-issued photo identification

Business sellers may also be asked to provide company information or supporting documentation when applicable.

Clearly separated and labelled material is usually quicker to inspect. If possible, prepare the approximate weight and quantity for each group before visiting.

Please also remember that computers, servers, hard drives and solid-state drives may contain personal or business information. Back up anything you need and follow your own data-security requirements before the equipment leaves your control.

STEP 3 – Visit Our Richmond E-Scrap Buying Yard

Our Richmond yard is located at 11220 Voyageur Way, Unit 7, Richmond, BC, V6X 3E1. Before leaving, you can check the route and current traffic information through Google Maps.

1. Look for the Ohata sign

When you arrive at the property, first look for the Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign on the building. Once you find it, continue around to the rear of the building, where our warehouse entrance is located.

Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign at 11220 Voyageur Way in Richmond, BC.

When you see this sign, continue around to the rear of the building.

2. Continue to the Rear Warehouse Entrance

Drive carefully around the building and look for the vertical Ohata sign beside the rear entrance. This vertical sign is the easiest landmark for finding our receiving warehouse.

Driving route around the building toward the rear warehouse entrance of Ohata Resource Canada Inc.

Follow the route around the building to reach the warehouse.

Vertical Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign marking the rear warehouse entrance in Richmond.

The vertical Ohata sign identifies the correct warehouse entrance.

3. Park Directly in Front of the Warehouse

If you arrive by car, you may park directly in front of the Ohata warehouse entrance while your e-scrap is being received.

Once you reach the warehouse, please park and wait there. A member of our team will come to assist you with your material.

If you have difficulty finding the rear entrance, please call or message us:

Telephone and WhatsApp: +1 (236) 888-1086

For large commercial loads or palletized shipments, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for unloading.

When you arrive:

Bring smaller quantities to the receiving area.
Ask a staff member for assistance with heavy or larger loads.
Our team will inspect, sort and weigh the material.
The applicable buying category and condition will be confirmed.
The final buying price will be determined after physical inspection.
Payment will be processed according to the current purchasing policy.

Walk-in customers are welcome during regular business hours. Most visits don’t require an appointment, but advance contact is recommended for commercial, palletized or unusually large loads.

You can review directions, parking and visitor information on the Richmond yard access page.

Helpful Tips Before Your Richmond Visit

Check the current Canadian buying prices before travelling.
Use Ohata.AI when you need help identifying an unfamiliar item.
Take clear front-and-back photographs before requesting an initial review.
Separate different board and equipment categories whenever practical.
Keep damaged, wet, burned, corroded or contaminated items separate.
Remove unrelated garbage and unnecessary packaging.
Don’t cut boards or remove major components unless you understand how the separated materials will be evaluated.
Back up and erase data-bearing devices according to your requirements.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
Contact Ohata Resource Canada Inc. before bringing a large commercial or palletized load.

Published online prices are references and may change. Final acceptance, classification, measured weight and buying price are determined after physical inspection.

FAQ

1. What is today’s price for Cable/DVR Box With Hard Drive buying?: As of Sep 11,2026, Ohata Resource Canada Inc., (Richmond, BC, Canada) is purchasing Cable/DVR Box With Hard Drive buying at 0.24 (CAD/lb). We provide competitive scrap prices in Delta, Surrey, Richmond, and across the Greater Vancouver area.
2. Which Cable or DVR Boxes belong in the With Hard Drive Category?: This category includes Cable and DVR Boxes that still have the original hard disk drive installed inside the equipment at the time of inspection.
3. How can I tell whether the hard drive is still installed?: Some models cannot be confirmed by their exterior appearance alone. If you are unsure, there is generally no need to open the equipment before bringing it to Ohata. The purchasing category can be confirmed during inspection.
4. Should I remove the internal hard drive before selling the unit?: No. If the hard drive remains installed, the equipment should normally stay assembled for this purchasing category.
5. Does placing a loose hard drive inside the box count as “With Hard Drive”?: No. A loose hard drive does not change the purchasing category. The hard drive should remain properly installed as part of the original assembly.
6. Does a DVR label guarantee that the hard drive is still inside?: No. Some DVR models originally included hard drives, but the drive may have been removed during previous use or dismantling. The exterior label alone does not determine the purchasing category.
7. Should the hard-drive bracket and internal cables remain inside the unit?: Yes, whenever practical. Keeping the original bracket, drive cables, and remaining internal components together may simplify inspection and help preserve the equipment’s identifiable condition.
8. Do recorded television programs or account information need to be removed?: Customers are encouraged to protect their own information before transferring equipment. In addition, sellers should confirm that the equipment is privately owned and is not subject to return requirements from a cable or television service provider.
9. Can damaged Cable or DVR Boxes still be evaluated?: Possibly. Units with cosmetic wear or moderate physical damage may still be inspected. Missing hard drives, missing circuit boards, severe corrosion, fire damage, or heavy contamination may require additional evaluation.
10. Should different Cable and DVR Boxes still categories be sorted separately?: Yes. Keeping With Hard Drive, No Hard Drive, and uncertain HDD status units in separate groups helps simplify inspection and supports accurate purchasing category identification.
11. How does Ohata determine the final purchasing category?: Ohata generally confirms the purchasing category by reviewing the hard-drive installation status, overall assembly, physical condition, and other inspection factors before completing the purchasing evaluation.