Apple Time Capsule Model A1254 Internal Power Supply Replacement Repair Guide

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                          10 minutes

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Back Plate
3 steps
Internal Power Supply Replacement
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Back Plate

Turn the device upside down to reveal the rubber section of the back plate. Using a metal spudger, carefully wedge the blunt tip into the space between the aluminum back plate and the rubber, separating the two pieces.
This may take a few minutes to pry the rubber off completely. Once your are able to get a grip on the rubber it is easier to peel it off using your hands.
Don’t worry about re-applying adhesive to the rubber; the remaining adhesive has plenty of strength to affix itself to the aluminum.

Turn the device upside down to reveal the rubber section of the back plate. Using a metal spudger, carefully wedge the blunt tip into the space between the aluminum back plate and the rubber, separating the two pieces.

This may take a few minutes to pry the rubber off completely. Once your are able to get a grip on the rubber it is easier to peel it off using your hands.

Don’t worry about re-applying adhesive to the rubber; the remaining adhesive has plenty of strength to affix itself to the aluminum.

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Step 2

Remove the ten 3mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
The screws with adhesive covering do not need to be removed.

Remove the ten 3mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

The screws with adhesive covering do not need to be removed.

Step 3

The fan affixed to the back plate is connected to the logic board. A small wire must be detached to fully remove the back plate.
Pull the base of the wire close to the logic board and the connector will pop off.

The fan affixed to the back plate is connected to the logic board. A small wire must be detached to fully remove the back plate.

Pull the base of the wire close to the logic board and the connector will pop off.

Step 4

              Internal Power Supply Replacement

Remove the external connector from its housing by lifting it up, then out.
Lift the internal power supply brick out of the device.
You may have to wiggle the brick slightly when removing it, but it will lift straight up and out as nothing else is holding it down.

Remove the external connector from its housing by lifting it up, then out.

Lift the internal power supply brick out of the device.

You may have to wiggle the brick slightly when removing it, but it will lift straight up and out as nothing else is holding it down.

Step 5

Disconnect the SATA connector from the hard drive.
This cable does not have a locking mechanism so it can just be pulled out.

Disconnect the SATA connector from the hard drive.

This cable does not have a locking mechanism so it can just be pulled out.

Step 6

Disconnect the final power cable from the logic board.
Be careful when pushing in the tab on the logic board connector to release the cable lock.

Disconnect the final power cable from the logic board.

Be careful when pushing in the tab on the logic board connector to release the cable lock.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Andrew - Sep 18, 2017

My time capsule stopped working. I tried everything but it was completely dead so I bought a new power supply on eBay but now the amber light is solid and won’t turn green. I’ve tested the hard drive and it’s fine. I’ve got another new power supply today and still a solid amber light. Any ideas please?

Colin Schmid - Feb 6, 2018

After the Apple Reseller said the device was not covered by service anymore and data rescue would cost 70 bucks I decided to go for it myself. Went very well. Except the grey rubber backplate was ripping apart on removal. Must be because of the device getting so hot. Will fix it with some self-adhesive rubber mat from the crafts store.

Thanks for the guide!

Fernando Ascanio - Feb 27, 2018

Hello is HOT I took the rubber mat off and rise it with rubber foot for better circulation of air, it helps alot.

Bill Hines - Oct 27, 2022

After the new power supply the TC does not connect to hard drive. Have a green light.

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