RSSViolating my Apple TV Warranty in 4 easy steps
Erica writes-
If you feel like violating your AppleTV warranty, here's a quick how-to. You'll need:
- One Apple TV
- A putty knife (optional)
- A set of Torx screwdrivers
2. Peel the rubber backing off the bottom of the unit. I used a putty knife to get things started, but if you have good nails or better dexterity, you can probably skip the putty knife.
3. Use a small Torx wrench (T10) to remove the four corner screws. The screws come in 2 different sizes, so make a note of where each screw originated.
4. Gently pry off the back panel. There's a ribbon cable holding the disk drive (on the back panel) to the rest of the unit, so use caution.
When you're done oggling, replace the back panel and tighten the screws back in place and gently return the rubber backing into place.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Mar 23, 2007 12:00 AM
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| Posted by: acidrain69 on March 23, 2007 at 8:34 AM |
So..... what's in it? What chips? What interfaces? Was there a point to voiding the warranty, or is it just a demonstration of how to open the box?
| Posted by: Nohbudy on March 23, 2007 at 8:48 AM |
@acid: They are just showing you, how to safely get inside. It is up to you, the hardware hacker to figure the rest out. Isn't that all the fun anyway?
Anyway, even if you are not a hardware hacker. Just give it a few weeks, and you will see a few "How to install Linux" tutorials floating around.
| Posted by: johnreptues on March 28, 2007 at 1:33 AM |
I am just wondering how to do this without linux and with mac os x, can it be done in vista or xp to copy the drive
It seems that Apple TV does not perform well on some SD TVs which should be fixed, because not everyone has bought a HD TV at home.
| Posted by: marsjo on May 16, 2007 at 12:46 AM |
I just wonder if it's possible to use a 3.5" IDE Disk, too.
Surley the 3.5 Drive will not fit within the appleTv but this doesn't matter. Also I want to know if it's possible to add a second drive? Maste and Slave Disk at the appleTV IDE Port?
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