Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown

\n\tIn July, 2011, Roku revamped its line of streaming media players with the Roku 2 HD, XD, and XS. The new Roku boxes are smaller and have a more-rounded design and a glossy exterior.

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\n\tThe HD model provides video playback at 720p, while the XD and XS support 1080p. All Roku 2 players have built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, but the XS also has Ethernet and USB ports. The XS version comes with a motion-control remote (needed to play games, such as Angry Birds).
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\n\tWe cracked open the Roku XDS in January, and couldn’t wait to see the tech packed into the new player’s smaller case. Follow along as I crack open the Roku 2 XS for a look at the hardware inside.
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\n\tPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
\n\tCaption by: Bill Detwiler

Roku 2 XS teardown: Now with Angry Birds

\n\tAs of this writing, the Roku 2 HD is $59.99 (US), the XD is $79.99 and the XS is $99.99. The motion remote is included with the XS, but HD and XD owners will soon be able to purchase the remote for $29.
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\n\tPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
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Roku 2 XS teardown: Roku XS and motion control game remote

Roku 2 XS teardown: Box contents

Roku 2 XS teardown: Smaller case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Rear ports and microSD card slot

Roku 2 XDS teardown: USB port

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote

Roku 2 XS teardown: Remote in hand

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the rubber base

Roku 2 XS teardown: Torx T6 Case screws

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the case screws

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the base of the case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside the case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the printed circuit board

Roku 2 XS teardown: Printed circuit board and port cover

Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Top

Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Bottom

Roku 2 XS teardown: Samsung K4P2G324EC-AGC1 LPDDR2 RAM (2Gbit - 256MB)

Roku 2 XS teardown: Hynix HY27UF082G2B NAND Flash (2Gbit - 256MB)

Roku 2 XS teardown: SMSC LAN9512-JZX Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub and High-Performance 10/100 Ethernet Controller

Roku 2 XS teardown: Broadcom BCM59002 Mobile Power Management Unit

Roku 2 XS teardown: AKM 4430ET 3.3V 24-bit stereo digital audio converter

Roku 2 XS teardown: EMI shields soldered to the bottom of the PCB

Roku 2 XS teardown: Broadcom BCM4336 wireless LAN chip (and main processor)

Roku 2 XS teardown: Broadcom BCM20702 is a single-chip Bluetooth processor

Roku 2 XS teardown: Texas Instruments TPS2051B Power-Distribution Switch

Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 1

Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 2

Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 3 - Bluetooth

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote battery cover

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote battery case screw

Roku 2 XS teardown: Separating the halves of the motion control remote case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Opening the motion control remote

Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside the motion control remote

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote rubber button pad

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote case and PCB

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote PCB

Roku 2 XS teardown: Empty motion control remote case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB - Top

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB - Bottom

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB chips

\n\tOn the PCB of the Roku 2 XS motion control remote are the following chips:

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• \n\t\tBroadcom BCM20730 Human Interface Device (HID) Bluetooth 3.0 Single-Chip Solution

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• \n\t\tIMU-3000 Triple Axis MotionProcessor Gyroscope

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• \n\t\tMicrochip Technology 4F236I 114BGH

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• \n\t\t2115 C3H 99XDM

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• \n\t\tUnknown chip

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Roku 2 XS teardown: Completely disassembled