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Apple TV 3rd Generation Teardown

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  • Apple TV (3rd Generation) Repairability: 8 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair).

  • Only six parts in a very easy-to-dissemble case.

  • Separate power supply, which is easy to get to and replace in case your old one ever decides to jump off a cliff.

  • No glue, thermal paste, gum, peanut butter holding things in place...

  • Standard screws, no endangered species screwdrivers necessary.

  • The logic board contains all the components, which means if something breaks, it could be expensive to replace -- unless you prefer to do board-level soldering.

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