Hi. I have a 1st Gen Siri Remote with a bloated battery. Is it repairable or should I dispose it because a new one will cost the same?
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https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Apple+TV+4K+Remote+Battery-Charging+Port+Replacement/115176
The battery is $41 + shipping used remotes go for $19 to $45 on ebay a new Siri remote with USB-C is $59.
You will need some soldering skills to replace the battery.
Battery replacement in the UK for the 1st gen is half the price of what a new 3rd gen Siri Remote would be.
Either way - excuse the expression - the pooch has been royally screwed!
That’s an expense for the battery but damn that’s a cost for a new one?