Introduction

Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Apple TV 4K 2021 Siri Remote. The charging port and the battery of the Siri Remote are connected as one assembly.

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    • Use a P2 Pentalope screwdriver to remove the two 6.1 mm-long screws securing the bottom cover.

    • Remove the bottom aluminium cover.

    These screws seem larger than a P2. My P2 keeps slipping on the screws.

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    • Insert an iFlex into the gap on the right side of the circular clickpad.

    • Insert the iFlex about 3 mm.

    • Use the iFlex to create a gap by prying the circular clickpad upwards.

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    • Insert an opening pick into the gap. Remove the iFlex after inserting the opening pick.

    • Slide the opening pick around the top half of the clickpad.

    • Avoid sliding the opening pick to the bottom half of the clickpad. A flex cable runs there!

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    • Lift the clickpad from the lower right side to access the press connector.

    • Use an opening pick to pry up the clickpad connector to disconnect it.

    • Remove the clickpad.

    Why doesn't iFixit sell replacement clickpads? This component is the most likely to fail on these remotes, and it is one of the easier things to replace.

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    • Insert the iFlex into the gap on the right edge of the volume button.

    • Insert the iFlex about 3 mm.

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    • Use the iFlex to pry up the volume button to unhinge the plastic clips which keep the button in place.

    • Remove the volume button.

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    • Insert an angled probe into the housing to release the right plastic clip of the mute button.

    • Carefully push against the buttons clip from the inside.

    • Make sure that the probe doesn't hit any components on the mainboard and is inserted horizontally.

    Getting the power button aligned when reassembling is very tough.

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    • Insert the probe into the gap on the surface of the mute button.

    • Use the probe to pry up the mute button and unhinge the remaining plastic clips.

    • Remove the mute button

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    • Insert a probe into the case to release the right plastic clip of the play/pause button.

    • Gently press against the clip from the inside.

    • Make sure that the probe doesn't hit any components on the mainboard and is inserted horizontally.

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    • Insert the probe into the gap on the surface of the play/pause button.

    • Use the probe to pry up the play/pause button and unhinge the remaining plastic clips.

    • Remove the play/pause button.

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    • Insert the probe into the housing where the clickpad was previously to release the upper plastic clip of the back button.

    • Carefully press against the clip from the inside.

    • Make sure that the probe doesn't hit any components on the mainboard and is inserted horizontally.

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    • Insert the probe into the gap on the surface of the back button.

    • Use the probe to pry up the back button and unhinge the remaining plastic clips.

    • Remove the back button.

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    • Insert the probe into the inner housing where the clickpad used to be to release the upper plastic clip of the TV button.

    • Carefully press against the clip from the inside.

    • Make sure that the probe doesn't hit any components on the mainboard and is inserted horizontally.

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    • Insert the probe into the gap on the surface of the TV button.

    • Use the probe to pry up the TV button and unhinge the remaining plastic clips.

    • Remove the TV button.

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    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 4.7 mm-long screws securing the Siri button on the right edge of the remote.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger or a pair of tweezers to lift the Siri button up and out of the remote.

    • Remove the Siri button.

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    • Turn the remote upside down.

    • This will avoid the power button falling into the case and getting jammed.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the charging port.

    • Don't worry! This won't damage the port.

    • Push the spudger in to slide the insides of the remote out about 1 inch (2.5 cm).

    • Don't try to push it all out yet! The power button needs to be removed first.

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    • Turn the remote back over and make sure that the recess of the inner frame aligns with the power button.

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to press the power button into the recess of the inner frame (if it didn’t already fall in by itself).

    • Remove the power button.

    Someone picked the power button off from the front and broke two of the four little black clips that hold the power button in place.

    Where does one get a new power button, or maybe just the black plastic piece on the back?

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    • Pull the inner frame out of its aluminum housing.

    • There is a slight resistance when pulling out.

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    • Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the eight 4.7 mm-long screws securing the mainboard to the frame.

    • Don't try remove the mainboard all the way yet. It's still connected to the battery!

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    • Turn over the frame.

    • Use an opening pick to lift up the small locking flap on the trackpad cable's ZIF connector.

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    • Lift the mainboard up and away from the battery to remove it.

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    • The battery is held down by mild adhesive.

    • Insert an opening pick on either side of the battery and pry up to lift it away from its recess.

    • Make sure you push underneath the battery and not into it. Don't bend or deform the battery

    • Don't try to remove the battery all the way yet! The charging port is still entangled with the frame.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to shift the battery port assembly towards the bottom of the frame to free the metal clips holding it in place.

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    • Remove the battery and charging port assembly.

    What is the replacement battery assembly part and where can I purchase it?

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Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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Adriana Zwink

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2 comments

FWIW, I don’t like having a “non-replacable” battery remote control. I idid find that my old AppleTV remote works with the new device, so if my battery ever dies I will just use my old remote with the button battery.

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Here here, heartily agree.

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