Apple TV 4K Remote Logic Board Replacement

Written By: Keenan Barber
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Apple TV 4K Remote Logic Board Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you how to properly get into your Apple TV 4K's remote and get access to the logic board for replacement.

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    • Heat iOpener according to manufacturer's instructions.

    • Place over the face of the remote to soften the adhesive under the glass.

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    • Using a spudger, gently lift the face of the remote. Starting from the bottom and working your way to the top.

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    • Push front face forward to disengage plastic clips at the top of the remote.

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    • Unlatch the connector that binds the touch screen and logic board.

    • Afterwards, use tweezers to detach the connector that binds the touch screen to the logic board.

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    • Lift the face from the body of the remote.

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    • Lift the latch holding back the connector to the battery.

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the battery connector.

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    • Remove the following screws using a T3 Torx screwdriver:

    • Eight 2mm screws

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    • Using a plastic spudger, gently remove the logic board from the case of the remote.

Conclusion

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

Author

Keenan Barber

Member since: 04/10/18

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2 comments

Have you ever successfully reconnected the ribbon cable after disassembly? It seems nearly impossible to do by hand…

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I can’t find replacement adhesive that fits. How are people getting this thing to stick back together when you’re done??

Jeremy -