Apple TV 3rd Generation Power Supply Replacement

Written By: Vincent Monteil
  • Comments: 12
Apple TV 3rd Generation Power Supply Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

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    • As the device base is firmly clipped, insert two metal spudgers to gently release the first clips.

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    • Continue releasing the last plastic clips with your hands taking care not to break any of the plastic elements attached to the base.

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    • Use a philips screwdriver to remove the 5 screws securing the metal heat sink.

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    • Disconnect the power supply connector from the logic board with a spudger.

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    • Before you remove completely the power supply, unscrew the T5 screws on each side of the socket.

    • You may now be able to remove the power supply with a spudger.

    • The rating of the power supply is 3.4V at 1.75A, which is identical to the 2nd Gen Apple TV's 5.95 watts.

Conclusion

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

Author

Vincent Monteil

Member since: 06/07/13

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11 comments

you forgot to add the power supply is held by 2 tiny torx screw

morpheuse -

Successfully sourced a new power supply for our 3rd generation after the last one was destroyed ironically by Apple juice. Sourced from China and replaced- presto!! It's working- all for $14.95

rcbakes30 -

Where? I need on badly! Can you send me / Post here a link?

jakesterage -

please, and where could be find the part, the power supply for AppleTV 3rd generation?

foxy72 -

Hi, i have a 3rd gen Apple TV and I have problems with it, it doesn't turn on I don't now if it's the power supply or it is &&^&@@ up how can I figure out if it is the power supply and in that case where can I found one

ilichcorcegatreep -

I Olson have a Apple TV box an older version how can I test if it is working

Mike baker -

In case the LED light does not glow even after restoring by remote or iTune then problem is with SMPS unit. Get a new SMPS unit and replace it yourself !

a_gowardhan -

Where can we buy the Power supply?

Tulio Guimaraes -

search for OT9031 from ACBEL POLYTECH or 614-0482 from Apple.

Felipe -

mine burned Fuse and L1 if I new L1 value I would try to find it and replace

Felipe -

I got a power supply for around 13 AUD from luckily a ebay seller from china. The swap out is very easy on this gen 3 version. Would be good if anyone has info on the 8 pin output voltages and a schematic of it so in future everyone could diagnose properly if in deed a power supply failure with a multimeter. I took a cheap gamble and it worked.

Fabian -