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Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

By Bill Detwiler August 9, 2011, 6:31 AM PDT Bill Detwiler on Twitter billdetwiler

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Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown

Roku 2 XS teardown

ntIn 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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ntThe 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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ntWe 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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ntPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
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Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Now with Angry Birds

Roku 2 XS teardown: Now with Angry Birds

ntAs 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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ntPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
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Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Roku XS and motion control game remote

Roku 2 XS teardown: Roku XS and motion control game remote

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Box contents

Roku 2 XS teardown: Box contents

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Smaller case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Smaller case

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Rear ports and microSD card slot

Roku 2 XS teardown: Rear ports and microSD card slot

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XDS teardown: USB port

Roku 2 XDS teardown: USB port

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Remote in hand

Roku 2 XS teardown: Remote in hand

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the rubber base

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the rubber base

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Torx T6 Case screws

Roku 2 XS teardown: Torx T6 Case screws

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the case screws

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the case screws

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the base of the case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the base of the case

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside the case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside the case

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the printed circuit board

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the printed circuit board

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Printed circuit board and port cover

Roku 2 XS teardown: Printed circuit board and port cover

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Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Top

Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Top

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Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Bottom

Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Bottom

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Broadcom BCM59002 Mobile Power Management Unit

Roku 2 XS teardown: Broadcom BCM59002 Mobile Power Management Unit

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 1

Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 1

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Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 2

Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 2

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 3 - Bluetooth

Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 3 - Bluetooth

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Roku 2 XS teardown: Opening the motion control remote

Roku 2 XS teardown: Opening the motion control remote

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside the motion control remote

Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside the motion control remote

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

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

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

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote case and PCB

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote case and PCB

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote PCB

Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote PCB

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Empty motion control remote case

Roku 2 XS teardown: Empty motion control remote case

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB - Top

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB - Top

Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB - Bottom

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB - Bottom

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Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB chips

Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB chips

ntOn the PCB of the Roku 2 XS motion control remote are the following chips:

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  • nttBroadcom BCM20730 Human Interface Device (HID) Bluetooth 3.0 Single-Chip Solution
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  • nttIMU-3000 Triple Axis MotionProcessor Gyroscope
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  • nttMicrochip Technology 4F236I 114BGH
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  • ntt2115 C3H 99XDM
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  • nttUnknown chip
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Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS teardown: Completely disassembled

Roku 2 XS teardown: Completely disassembled

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