Apple TV 1st Generation AirPort Card Replacement

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Apple TV 1st Generation AirPort Card Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Replace the AirPort card in your Apple TV 1st Generation.

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    • Flip the Apple TV over so that the bottom of the unit is facing up.

    • You need to remove the rubber base to get access to the screws.

    • Starting at one side of the device, use a hairdryer or a heat gun to soften the adhesive holding the rubber base in place.

    • The rubber base will be hot after heating, take extreme caution while proceeding to avoid personal injury.

    • While the adhesive is still warm, peel the bottom of the rubber base upwards to detach it from the metal plate.

    • The rubber base can tear if the adhesive hasn't been softened enough.

    • Repeat the procedure described above until the rubber base has been completely removed.

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    • Remove the four T10 Torx screws that secure the lower case to the upper case.

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    • Carefully lift the lower case from the upper case enough to allow access to the internals of the Apple TV.

    • Be aware that the hard drive is physically attached to the lower case and that a ribbon cable runs from the drive to the logic board in the upper case.

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    • Carefully pull the hard drive data cable straight up from its socket on the logic board.

    • During reassembly, make sure the hard drive data cable is firmly seated in its socket on the logic board; otherwise, during boot-up you will see a flashing question mark "?".

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    • Pry the AirPort antenna cables straight up from their sockets on the logic board.

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    • Remove the single T8 Torx screw securing the AirPort card to the logic board.

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    • Cautiously lift the AirPort card and pull it straight away. Slide it from its socket on the logic board.

Conclusion

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

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