Apple TV 1st Generation Logic Board Replacement

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using a pair of tweezers, squeeze the top of each post and push the post down into the hole. Repeat for all three posts.

Using a pair of tweezers, pull the fan connector straight up from its socket on the logic board.

Lift and remove the fan out of the upper case.

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

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

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

Disconnect the power cable straight up from its socket on the logic board.

Remove the following three screws securing the power supply to the upper case:

One 4.8 mm T8 Torx screw

Two 5.8 mm T8 Torx screws

Use your finger to push and dislodge the AC power connector inwards, towards the power supply.

Power supply remains.

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

Remove the T20 screw located near the digital audio port.

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

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

Lift the left edge of the logic board (nearest the PRAM battery) upwards and slide it out of the case, away from the ports.

The logic board remains.