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Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement

Introduction

How to open the converter box and replace the power supply...

What you need

  1. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement, Power Board: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug your device from the wall outlet.

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  2. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws on the sides and rear. There are two on each side and four on the back.

    • Note: only remove the black ones (the silver ones stay for now). You should have removed eight identical screws by now.

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  3. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the top cover up and toward you simultaneously. It shouldn't require very much force.

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  4. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the power board inside the converter box.

    • Circled in red in the picture.

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  6. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove this plug

    • You will need to squeeze the locking lever to release it. don't pull too hard.

    • Circled in red in the picture.

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  7. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove this plug from the main board. It is not detachable from the power board end.

    • Be gentle.

    • Circled in red in the picture

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  8. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove one last cable. This one leads to the front panel

    • Be gentle.

    • Circled in red

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  9. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the power cord from its slot in the casing. This will make it easier to remove the power board.

    • Circled in blue

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  10. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four silver colored philips screws holding the power board in.

    • Marked in pink (eeww)

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  11. Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the power board out. Be careful to not touch the bottom of the power board. even when unplugged, it may still hold a charge.

    • Here is the empty spot.

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Conclusion

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

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