Apple TV 1st Generation Power Indicator LED Replacement
John Matheson and 9 other contributors
Last updated on Mar 8, 2016
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This repair requires either an extremely fine tipped soldering iron and extremely steady hands, or an SMD rework station.
What you need
Parts
Tools
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Remove the T20 screw located near the digital audio port.
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Lift and remove the metal shield from the upper case of the Apple TV.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to pull the IR cable straight away from its socket on the logic board.
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Lift the left edge of the logic board (nearest the PRAM battery) upwards and slide it out of the case, away from the ports.
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The logic board remains.
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Carefully peel back the two copper sticky grounding strips near the LED module.
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Swing the outer aluminium case up and carefully slide it towards the connector side of the logic board until it comes off. Remove the two Phillips #0 screws securing the LED module.
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Carefully unplug the module from the logic board and remove it from the case.
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There are two miniature SMD LEDs. One is clear and one is yellow. Unsolder the YELLOW colored LED. Replace with another high intensity SMD LED. The anode (+) is marked on the circuit board and is located away from the infrared receiver side.
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Reassemble the Apple TV following the reverse of these to steps used to disassemble it.
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1 Guide Comment
John, thank you for this guide. I have a few questions if you could please email me "motocross250r at gmail dot com" or reply here. What LED exactly did you use? I've been looking on Mouser and they are very different. Do you have a wattage or voltage we're dealing with? Thanks
