HomePod will not turn on
You plug it in and nothing happens. No light, no sound, and the Home app cannot see it. On a HomePod 1st gen this is the most common fault, and nearly always a power diode is behind it. We repair it right on the board, nothing else has to be replaced.
- Few shops repair the HomePod 1st gen. We do
- Diagnostics 490 Kč, board repair from 3,990 Kč
- Done in 5 to 10 days, Příkop 27b
Try this first
- Plug it into a different socket, ideally directly, without an extension lead.
- Leave it unplugged for a minute and plug it back in. If nothing lights up on top at all, it is most likely the power circuit.
- Then bring it in or send it. Diagnostics are usually ready by the next day.
What not to do: Do not open it yourself. The HomePod is glued shut, and a cable or a board connector inside tears easily while opening it. The repair then costs more.
Inside the HomePod
How we repair it
Open the HomePod
We remove the top panel, take out the woofer and get to the power board. The HomePod is glued, so this takes patience.
Find the short
We measure the power board. When a HomePod will not turn on at all, there is usually a short in the power circuit, and most often the diode is behind it.
Replace the diode
We desolder the failed diode and solder in a new one. Then we measure again to confirm the short is gone.
Check the rest of the power circuit
We also measure the capacitors and the parts around them. Anything worn we replace right away, so the HomePod does not come back in a few months.
Reassemble and let it play
We put the HomePod back together, connect it to Wi-Fi and let it play. Only then do we tell you it is ready.
What it costs
Our price list starts a HomePod 1st gen power board repair at 3,990 Kč; it takes 5 to 10 days with a 3-month warranty. Diagnostics cost 490 Kč, and if the repair does not succeed, that is all you pay.
Prices by model
Frequently asked questions
Do you also repair the HomePod 2nd gen and HomePod mini?
Yes, we also repair the HomePod 2nd gen and the HomePod mini. Prices for each model are in our price list.
How long does the repair take?
Diagnostics are usually done within one working day. The board repair then takes 5 to 10 days.
What warranty do you give?
Three months on a board repair, six months on a replaced speaker.
What if the repair does not succeed?
Then you only pay for diagnostics. Before we start the repair, we always tell you the price and wait for your approval.
Can I send the HomePod by post?
Yes, through the Send a device form. Zásilkovna (Packeta) to us costs 129 CZK and back to a pickup point 149 CZK.