Cracking Open the Roku 2 XS
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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
ntCaption by: Bill Detwiler
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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Roku 2 XS teardown: Roku XS and motion control game remote
Roku 2 XS teardown: Roku XS and motion control game remote
Roku 2 XS teardown: Box contents
Roku 2 XS teardown: Box contents
Roku 2 XS teardown: Smaller case
Roku 2 XS teardown: Smaller case
Roku 2 XS teardown: Rear ports and microSD card slot
Roku 2 XS teardown: Rear ports and microSD card slot
Roku 2 XDS teardown: USB port
Roku 2 XDS teardown: USB port
Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote
Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote
Roku 2 XS teardown: Remote in hand
Roku 2 XS teardown: Remote in hand
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the rubber base
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the rubber base
Roku 2 XS teardown: Torx T6 Case screws
Roku 2 XS teardown: Torx T6 Case screws
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the case screws
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the case screws
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the base of the case
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the base of the case
Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside the case
Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside the case
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the printed circuit board
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the printed circuit board
Roku 2 XS teardown: Printed circuit board and port cover
Roku 2 XS teardown: Printed circuit board and port cover
Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Top
Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Top
Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Bottom
Roku 2 XS teardown: PCB - Bottom
Roku 2 XS teardown: Samsung K4P2G324EC-AGC1 LPDDR2 RAM (2Gbit - 256MB)
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: 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: 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: Broadcom BCM59002 Mobile Power Management Unit
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
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
Roku 2 XS teardown: Broadcom BCM4336 wireless LAN chip (and main processor)
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: Broadcom BCM20702 is a single-chip Bluetooth processor
Roku 2 XS teardown: Texas Instruments TPS2051B Power-Distribution Switch
Roku 2 XS teardown: Texas Instruments TPS2051B Power-Distribution Switch
Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 1
Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 1
Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 2
Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 2
Roku 2 XS teardown: Antenna 3 - Bluetooth
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 cover
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote battery case screw
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: Separating the halves of the motion control remote case
Roku 2 XS teardown: Opening the motion control remote
Roku 2 XS teardown: Opening the motion control remote
Roku 2 XS teardown: Inside 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: Removing the motion control remote rubber button pad
Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote case and PCB
Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote case and PCB
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote PCB
Roku 2 XS teardown: Removing the motion control remote PCB
Roku 2 XS teardown: Empty motion control remote case
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 - Top
Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB - Bottom
Roku 2 XS teardown: Motion control remote PCB - Bottom
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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- nttIMU-3000 Triple Axis MotionProcessor Gyroscope
- nttMicrochip Technology 4F236I 114BGH
- ntt2115 C3H 99XDM
- nttUnknown chip
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Roku 2 XS teardown: Completely disassembled
Roku 2 XS teardown: Completely disassembled
