Repairing Apple TV 1st Generation Power Light

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Many Apple TV forums report a weakening or dimming of the white power indicator. This is due to premature failure of a white LED. It is possible to replace the LED and restore the power light.

  • Author: John Matheson
  • Time required: 1 Hour
  • Difficulty: Very difficult
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This repair requires either an extremely fine tipped soldering iron and extremely steady hands, or an SMD rework station.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Logic Board  ¶ 

  • Remove the T8 Torx screw securing the metal shield to the case.

  • In order to remove the T8 screw, you must insert the screwdriver through the access hole in the metal shield, located near the PRAM battery.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the T20 screw securing the metal shield to the case, located near the digital audio port.

  • Lift and remove the metal shield away from the upper case of the Apple TV.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the IR cable straight away from its socket on the logic board.

  • Make sure to pull the connector parallel to the face of the logic board, not straight up from its socket.

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