Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

                          10 - 15 minutes

Sections

4

  • Snap-on Base
  • 2 steps
  • Logic Board
  • 2 steps
  • Power Supply
  • 1 step
  • Status LED
  • 1 step

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Step 1

              Snap-on Base
  • As the device base is firmly clipped, insert two metal spudgers to gently release the first clips.

As the device base is firmly clipped, insert two metal spudgers to gently release the first clips.

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Step 2

  • Continue releasing the last plastic clips with your hands taking care not to break any of the plastic elements attached to the base.

Continue releasing the last plastic clips with your hands taking care not to break any of the plastic elements attached to the base.

Step 3

              Logic Board
  • Use a philips screwdriver to remove the 5 screws securing the metal heat sink.

Use a philips screwdriver to remove the 5 screws securing the metal heat sink.

Step 4

  • Disconnect the power supply connector from the logic board with a spudger.

Disconnect the power supply connector from the logic board with a spudger.

Step 5

              Power Supply
  • Before you remove completely the power supply, unscrew the T5 screws on each side of the socket.
  • You may now be able to remove the power supply with a spudger.
  • The rating of the power supply is 3.4V at 1.75A, which is identical to the 2nd Gen Apple TV’s 5.95 watts.

Before you remove completely the power supply, unscrew the T5 screws on each side of the socket.

You may now be able to remove the power supply with a spudger.

The rating of the power supply is 3.4V at 1.75A, which is identical to the 2nd Gen Apple TV’s 5.95 watts.

Step 6

              Status LED
  • The last remaining part in the Apple TV is the status LED. You can remove this part with your plastic spudger.

The last remaining part in the Apple TV is the status LED. You can remove this part with your plastic spudger.

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

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David Apimerika - Jan 20, 2018

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Step 2: “caring not to break….”. Thanks, great guide. David