Warning: Below is to be performed by knowledgable persons and handy with soldering, etc. WE accept no responsibility for any damages that might happen to your AppleTV, or anything related to this modification.
Our DC to DC board can be found here
Once again we don’t like to re-invent the wheel, so we’re going to refer you to ifixit.com for dis-assembly.https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Apple+TV+3rd+Generation+Power+Supply+Replacement/15813
Pictures are curtesy of Guy H. He had requested us for the DIY option and we decided to go ahead with just selling the DIY DC to DC board instead of doing it for you.
1) You will need to re-use the connector cable from the AC board. After removing the AC power adapter from the Apple TV, if you peel back the coverings you’ll see that three wires are bundled with white shrink wrap. Those are the positive leads. The other 3 bundled wires are Black and they are the negative leads. The other two wires, leave open.
2) Solder the connector on to the DC to DC power board like so:
3) Position the DC to DC board where the AC power adapter used to be. Be careful to position the DC to DC board approximately 1mm away from the outer edges as the bottom cover needs room to snap back on.
Push through the DC power connector and fasten the input power connector where the AC plug used to be. Don’t forget to remove the fasten nut first.
4) Finally snap back on the bottom cover. It should seat normal and should not bulge. If so, the DC -DC board is in the way and you’ll need to re-position it.
Plug in the Car cig plug and have fun!
Thank you!
Thanks,
Mikegyver.com
