Apex Digital DTV Converter Box Power supply Board replacement

Unplug your device from the wall outlet.

Remove the screws on the sides and rear. There are two on each side and four on the back.

Note: only remove the black ones (the silver ones stay for now). You should have removed eight identical screws by now.

Lift the top cover up and toward you simultaneously. It shouldn't require very much force.

Locate the power board inside the converter box.

Circled in red in the picture.

Remove this plug

You will need to squeeze the locking lever to release it. don't pull too hard.

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Remove this plug from the main board. It is not detachable from the power board end.

Be gentle.

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Remove one last cable. This one leads to the front panel

Be gentle.

Circled in red

Remove the power cord from its slot in the casing. This will make it easier to remove the power board.

Circled in blue

Remove the four silver colored philips screws holding the power board in.

Marked in pink (eeww)

Lift the power board out. Be careful to not touch the bottom of the power board. even when unplugged, it may still hold a charge.

Here is the empty spot.