If the Roku’s motherboard has been affected by a power surge, it will be easier to get a replacement device than to try and fix it, as doing this without a schematic diagram or service manual will be extremely difficult.
You could try finding a replacement motherboard to see if that is any cheaper. I searched online without success. You may have better luck
If you do manage to find one, here’s a link to the ifixit [guide|86247] guide which may be of some help.
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As a suggestion for the future, connect the Roku via a surge protector or a powerboard that has inbuilt surge protection and where the manufacturer also provides cover for equipment damaged by electrical surges if connected via their product.
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If you live in an area prone to power instability or to storms, as a suggestion for the future, connect the Roku via a surge protector or a powerboard that has inbuilt surge protection and where the manufacturer also provides cover for equipment damaged by electrical surges if connected via their product.
This is just an [https://www.ji.com.au/connected_system_warranty/|example] and the [https://www.ji.com.au/pdfs/Connected_System_Warranty.pdf|fine print] of what I mean.
There may be makers of surge protectors/powerboards where you are that provide the same.
If the Roku’s motherboard has been affected by a power surge, it will be easier to get a replacement device than to try and fix it, as doing this without a schematic diagram or service manual will be extremely difficult.
You could try finding a replacement motherboard to see if that is any cheaper. I searched online without success. You may have better luck
If you do manage to find one, here’s a link to the ifixit [guide|86247] guide which may be of some help.
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As a suggestion for the future, connect the Roku via a surge protector or a powerboard that has inbuilt surge protection and also where the manufacturer also provides cover for equipment damaged by electrical surges if connected via their product.
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As a suggestion for the future, connect the Roku via a surge protector or a powerboard that has inbuilt surge protection and where the manufacturer also provides cover for equipment damaged by electrical surges if connected via their product.
This is just an [https://www.ji.com.au/connected_system_warranty/|example] and the [https://www.ji.com.au/pdfs/Connected_System_Warranty.pdf|fine print] of what I mean.
There may be makers of surge protectors/powerboards where you are that provide the same.
If the motherboard has been affected by a power surge, it will be easier to get a replacement device than to try and fix it, as doing this without a schematic diagram or service manual will be extremely difficult.
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If the Roku’s motherboard has been affected by a power surge, it will be easier to get a replacement device than to try and fix it, as doing this without a schematic diagram or service manual will be extremely difficult.
You could try finding a replacement motherboard to see if that is any cheaper. I searched online without success. You may have better luck
If you do manage to find one, here’s a link to the ifixit [guide|86247] guide which may be of some help.
As a suggestion for the future, connect the Roku via a surge protector or a powerboard that has inbuilt surge protection and also where the manufacturer also provides cover for equipment damaged by electrical surges if connected via their product.
This is just an [https://www.ji.com.au/connected_system_warranty/|example] and the [https://www.ji.com.au/pdfs/Connected_System_Warranty.pdf|fine print] of what I mean.
There may be makers of surge protectors/powerboards where you are that provide the same.
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If the motherboard has been affected by a power surge, it will be easier to get a replacement device than to try and fix it, as doing this without a schematic diagram or service manual will be extremely difficult.
You could try finding a replacement motherboard to see if that is any cheaper. I searched online without success. You may have better luck
If you do manage to find one, here’s a link to the ifixit [guide|86247] guide which may be of some help.
As a suggestion for the future, connect the Roku via a surge protector or a powerboard that has inbuilt surge protection and also where the manufacturer also provides cover for equipment damaged by electrical surges if connected via their product.
This is just an [https://www.ji.com.au/connected_system_warranty/|example] and the [https://www.ji.com.au/pdfs/Connected_System_Warranty.pdf|fine print] of what I mean.
There may be makers of surge protectors/powerboards where you are that provide the same.