Apple TV 1st Generation
The Apple TV is a digital media receiver designed by Apple and released on March 21, 2007
Installing Apple TV 1st Generation Power Supply
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Replace the power supply in your Apple TV 1st Generation.
- Author: Celerityblur
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Replace the power supply in your Apple TV 1st Generation.
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Step 1
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Lower Case
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Flip the Apple TV over so that the bottom of the unit is facing up.
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You need to remove the rubber base to get access to the screws.
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Starting at one side of the device, use a hairdryer or a heat gun to soften the adhesive holding the rubber base in place.
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The rubber base will be hot after heating, take extreme while proceeding.
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While the adhesive is still warm, peel the bottom of the rubber base upwards to detach it from the metal plate.
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Repeat the procedure described above until the rubber base has been completely removed.
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Step 8
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Power Supply
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Disconnect the power cable straight up from its socket on the logic board.
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There is a release tab that must be pushed inwards in conjunction with pulling to release the power cable
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Make sure to pull the connector straight up from its socket and not toward the face of the logic board.
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