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Skip to contentMinn-Tech (with a hyphen 🙂 ) was founded in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has been servicing the entire United States since 2024.
Minn-Tech was founded as an ecommerce business by seasoned former corporate executives from Dow-30 companies to help young entrepreneurs and technicians in their journey to start and operate a business from start to finish. It has been very instrumental in helping them with defining and assessing value risk, technical risk, customer resource management, supply management, order management, website creation and marketing, in short, all aspects of business from A to Z.
We specialize in Original Apple HomePod repair DIY info, service, and sales of refurbished units. The problems with the Original HomePods are quite common and remedies often require cumbersome repair process. But once mastered, many of these HomePods that would otherwise go to e-waste purgatory is repaired with high-quality parts and workmanship and will serve their owners for a long time. We back our promise with a 1-year comprehensive warranty.
Most common problems with these first generation original HomePods are detailed in our blogs, and some specific issues such as blinking volume buttons are detailed further.
We are very proud of our unmatched customer experience. Every review that you find in our customer reviews are 100% real, unedited, and we post all reviews regardless of their flavor.
We hope that you will help us in our quest to help entrepreneurs develop their skills while also ensuring that these otherwise great Apple Products do not go to e-waste and allow their owners to enjoy great quality sound for a long time.

Dr. Aktan has served in a Dow-Jones 30 company in multiple senior management and director roles over 16 years before venturing out on his own pursuits. He is an industrial engineer by training, and his career spans a wide gamut of business and technical roles including marketing management, laboratory management, vice-president, North America customer quality management, and business development manager. Minn-Tech is a project that Fuat initiated to help younger entrepreneurs develop confidence and skills to go out and pursue their own dreams.
Fast high quality service with quick responses to any communication. Fixed my HomePod issues and upgraded some worn parts all included with my price. The price was a good value. I had my speaker back in a few days and it worked as it did the first day I bought it from Apple. I highly recommend this company for HomePod repairs.
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Services like Minn-Tech’s tend to be aloof and unresponsive (not to mention expensive). These guys could teach a lot of companies who should know better just how customer service OUGHT to be done. It’s a very niche service, yet their attention to the customer; the fairness of the pricing and the efficiency of the turnaround is simply second to none. The HomePod that had died is now better than the original. Faster connect. Working like a charm. I cannot recommend this company and its offerings highly enough. If I could rate them six stars I would.
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My HomePod, a mere paperweight until I discovered Minn, was shipped for much-needed repairs. To my delight, the repairs were exceptional, and my HomePod is now operational and looks exactly as I sent it to Minn—clean, spotless, and with the top sticker intact. I couldn’t find any signs of the HomePod being dismantled for diode replacement. Moreover, the shipping was prompt. I would wholeheartedly recommend Minn to anyone in need of repairs. Thank you so much, team!
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After sending in my first HomePod of a pair with an issue and being blown away by the service, I sent my other HomePod in for preventive maintenance. I received he best communication I’ve had from any maintenance/repair company. They worked on it immediately and it was in the mail back to me after their overnight testing. I agree with other reviews that the bass is better, plus with replacement of some electronic parts known to cause problems, I am likely good for a long time. Highly recommended!
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If you know anything about the HomePod 1, you know they are a nightmare to repair. I honestly don't know who else could have done a better job. The whole process was incredibly smooth—perfect communication and he had the issue confirmed and fixed in just one day. Everything was exactly as promised; no surprises and the cost was spot-on with the original quote. What really impressed me was that he even went ahead and fixed a few other potential issues pre-emptively without charging me extra. He’s clearly a pro who knows these devices inside and out, but he’s also just a really honest guy to do business with. I just got it back today and it’s perfect. If you're looking for someone who actually knows what they're doing, this is the person. Thanks again Fuat! P.S. I was so impressed with the professionalism here that I actually went ahead and bought a refurbished HomePod from him too. Just received it and it’s great!"
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I just received my HomePod back from Minn-Tech this morning after a repair. The repair was fast, shipping was smooth, and the company communicated the entire way. I could not be happier! Highly recommend their repair service, 10/10
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I am beyond happy to have my first-generation HomePod brought back to life. The service was incredibly fast, efficient, and professional from start to finish. It’s not easy to find reliable repair options for older devices, so this was a fantastic experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking to revive their HomePod instead of replacing it.
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I'm so glad I had Minn-Tech repair my failed HomePod. I took it to the Apple Store, they said it's so old I might as well buy a new one. I searched and found Minn-Tech's video for how to repair. The video is careful and patient and it showed me: 1) it's too hard to do myself, 2) I trust Minn-Tech to do it. And, their service is so fast and the communication is so good that having them repair it was the right choice.
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These guys are the best! I had a 2nd HomePod stop working and they brought it back to life! Communcation and turnaround time was 2nd to none! THANK YOU!!!
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These folks are local to me so I was able to drop off my OG HomePod for them to repair. They did the job in a couple of days, had great communication and did a great job. Would 100% recommend the service!
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Incredible service fast and efficient. I have quite of few of the original HomePods so it’s great to know there is a top notch service to have them serviced by. And very affordable!
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I stumbled across about this service. I have held on to my HomePod for over a couple years now because of the + – volume button error. I figured it had to be software related, as this error started after my HomePods updated to a new firmware version. For $80, which included shipping back and forth, this was well worth it, otherwise I just had a bookend. I am glad I held on to my Original HomePod and finally found solution. I’m so happy to have my HomePod working again so that I can have my stereo pair set up again. Thank you!
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Stress free process, very quick turnaround, and it worked perfectly! They went beyond the basic fix and made additional improvements to my HomePod.
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Fast , Efficient and they noticed another problem and fixed that for me too
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Minn-Tech did an outstanding job repairing my Original (1st Gen) Apple HomePod that had completely lost power. The turnaround time was incredibly fast, and the $70 service fee was well worth it. My HomePod is now working perfectly again. I highly recommend Minn-Tech to anyone looking to revive their HomePod, excellent service and great value!
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All the 5 star reviews are for a reason. Minn-Tech provides a needed service for those that have various HomePod issues, and they do so with a very high level of prompt customer service that conveys a thorough knowledge of the technology, along with a personal approach that is rare in business these days. My original HomePod had the "Death Fart" issue along with clicking and popping noises. Not only did they fix these issues but they preemptively replaced a different part that is a known issue FOR FREE. No hard sell or upcharge, they just fixed it. I wish I had found Minn-Tech sooner, as I have been dealing with the issues for years. They also sell refurbished HomePods at very reasonable prices. Highly recommended.
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minn-tech’s communication was transparent, shipping instructions accurate, and cost reasonable to save my bricked original HomePod. You can trust these folks to rescue your beloved speaker and return it to you shelf ready. Thanks guys and gals, I’m so glad I didn’t have to dispose of my HomePod because of a firmware glitch.
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My HomePod had the "Death Fart" issue – it started off now and then, but became much more frequent like clockwork. Minn-Tech to the rescue! The whole repair process was very streamlined and easy, with shipping labels and everything. Turn-around time was also very quick! My HomePod was returned clean and without any scuffs from the process. And most importantly – it sounds great and no longer startles me with full-volume alien fart attack sounds! I have full confidence that this HomePod will continue operating great for many years to come now that these known-problematic components have been replaced.
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Great repair and easy shipping. Really happy with this company. Would definitely use again.
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Excellent service and so worth it!
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A great fix for my groaning HomePod 1! Even for a Canadian like me. All you need is access to an American mailbox 😁. No fool in’ around…these guys mean business😁
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Good as new! I forgot how good they sound in a stereo pair. Turn around time was very fast especially considering it was around the holidays.
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Excellent job! So glad I found you guys.. HomePod is back running again perfectly. I'm considering buying a few more used HomePods from you so each room will be stereo paired.. Thank you !
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Item came as described no defects from what I can tell. It works in tandem with my other HomePod. Great purchase!!
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Excellent communication and very fast turnaround. Service performed exactly as promised; HomePod is working once again and looks just as it did before repair. Great seller, smooth transaction. Thank you!
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My stereo pair of HomePods (1st Gen) died during an Apple update from the Home app. A lot of Googling gave me some ideas, but most said the cause was hopeless. I was able to get a factory reset on one of the pair, but not the other. So I just ordered a pair of 2nd Gen speakers, feeling kinda ripped off as I know the old pair wasn't damaged in any physical way. I kept the bad pod plugged in and kept trying to reset it. No luck. I took the good pod, put it in the laundry room and, happily, loved having good music in there. So much that I went to eBay to find a companion speaker of the 1st generation. Very high prices for used equipment, some that could possibly not work. But … here's the good part … my eBay search also included a posting about an inexpensive repair. I was intrigued, but cautious. Seemed to good to be true. I looked for the name of the company who listed it and that brought me here to the Minn-Tech site. I looked at all the possible problems that were repairable and found the exact diagnosis: Spinning Light Endless Bootloops. It felt great to have someone in the online space that felt my pain. And, a huge plus, it was something that Minn-Tech knew how to fix. So here I am. A happy customer. The repair was a little over $50 and for an extra $15 a postage paid shipping box was sent to me. Now, only one week later … I have the most awesome stereo and can rock out while folding towels and delicates. Thanks, Minn-Tech, for making my day, week, and years to come.
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OMG! I am absolutely delighted at the OUTSTANDING support and service for my out of warranty original Apple HomePod 1st generation! I purchased two of these the minute Apple enabled stereo pairing and never used them with Apple Music but as soon as I decided to use them together with a workaround app called Airfoil, I was able to use the HomePods with other audio sources. Then, one HomePod just died. It sat for almost two years just dead. Apple just stopped support and manufacturing of HomePod 1st gen. To get out of warranty support was almost foolish. Then, I found Minn-Tech!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! The Best service! And Better support than Apple itself!! Apple just dropped the bomb on 1st gen then, years later introduced 2nd gen that are not compatible with the 1st gen! WTH? Minn-Tech brought my 1st Gen back to life in DAYS!!! I am so blown-away at the Better-than-AppleCare service of my HomePod 1st gen even when it was in-warranty!! (Shhh. Don't tell anybody but I know Apple product support better than many… 17+ years experience!) Minn-Tech service I would recommend to ANYONE I know having HomePod issues out of warranty. I would recommend in-warranty but let Apple handle that part (just get their AppleCare+). When that ends… Get to Minn-Tech, ASAP!
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This company was great! I have a first generation HomePod that had been randomly making loud pops and eventually one day, it was completely dead and wouldn’t power on. I started looking for a repair shop locally because I didn’t really wanna ship my HomePod off, but there was no one here in Kansas City that I felt was competent enough to complete the repair. Prior to submitting my repair, I called and was surprised to actually talk to a live human being, who answered all the questions I had. I shipped my HomePod off on a Tuesday afternoon and had it back the following Monday afternoon completely repaired. My HomePod is now back to working like it did when it was brand new and the care they took with disassembly, repair, reassembly, and shipping my unit back is phenomenal. You would never be able to tell that it had been disassembled and repaired by looking at it. I would definitely recommend Minn-Tech if you’ve got a dead HomePod.
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If you know anything about the HomePod 1, you know they are a nightmare to repair. I honestly don't know who else could have done a better job. The whole process was incredibly smooth—perfect communication and he had the issue confirmed and fixed in just one day. Everything was exactly as promised; no surprises and the cost was spot-on with the original quote. What really impressed me was that he even went ahead and fixed a few other potential issues pre-emptively without charging me extra. He’s clearly a pro who knows these devices inside and out, but he’s also just a really honest guy to do business with. I just got it back today and it’s perfect. If you're looking for someone who actually knows what they're doing, this is the person. Thanks again Fuat! P.S. I was so impressed with the professionalism here that I actually went ahead and bought a refurbished HomePod from him too. Just received it and it’s great!"
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What a clutch find! My HomePod was flashing the volume buttons and I thought it was the end of the line for it. I found minn-tech after doing some research online about how to fix the issue and these guys did not disappoint. Sent my HomePod out they let me know what was wrong with it (eroded node, from oxidation) corrected my issue and sent my HomePod right back.(Took a week roughly all together. I sent out my HomePod on a Monday from FL to MN it got to them Friday they had it shipped back out on a Monday and I got it back Thursday) . A $60 fix for a speaker I spent $300 on was well beyond worth it for me! If you are having any issues with your HomePod take it from me do not hesitate to use these guys. I NEVER EVER write reviews but these guys did right I had to leave them a review and I hope this helps someone out there who is searching on how to fix their HomePod look no further you’ve found your answer. Thanks again!
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In this day and age of internet rip-offs and the corporate world's doing everything more cheaply while charging higher and higher prices, it is more than refreshing to find a company that provides a great service at a very reasonable price. Minn-Tech repaired my HomePod exactly the way they advertised that they would, and I could not be more pleased than I am. They paid the postage both ways, repaired my dead, no power HomePod. and returned it to me all within a week's time . . . all for only $69.00 ! You will not be able to find a better deal than this. It now works great and sounds better than ever. I have four other HomePods; and, if any of them fail, I will be sending them to Minn-Tech for repairs. If you need to have your HomePod repaired, you can be confident that Minn-Tech will provide excellent quality professional service for you.
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My HomePod died on me after updating to 18.1. It would show no sign of life, even when connected to power. I called Minn-Tech and was given the reassurance I needed to purchase the $69 option to fix my HomePod. They helped me figure out the best way to pack the HomePod for shipment, updated me when they received my HomePod and the condition it arrived in, and told me what the issue was and what they did to fix it. The whole process took exactly a week to ship out and for them to fix and ship it back to me. They also replaced additional parts with no additional charge that were worn for preventative maintenance known to cause the subwoofer to fail. I just received my HomePod last night, and it is moving and grooving in my stereo pair. I highly recommend Minn Tech if you're looking for an easy way to fix your HomePod that wont break your bank.
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EXCELLENT, WOW, FANTASTIC WOULD DEFINITELY USE AGAIN!!! My son's first generation HomePod was dead. Apple wants $275 to fix, might as well buy a new one. Googled the symptoms, saw YouTube videos on how to fix, honestly I would never be able to put it back together on first try, not to mention buying the right tools. Googled repairs in my area (Chicago suburbs), nothing. Came across Minn-Tech, what a find. For $69 (including shipping both ways!), Minn-Tech fixed the no power issue and replaced four ceramic DC filter capacitors as a preventive measure at no additional charge! Sent the HomePod on Tuesday 10/29 and was just delivered today, Monday 11/4. Works perfectly. Couldn't ask for a better result. Thank you Minn-Tech!!! My family has 7 other first gen HomePods, needless to say I've booked marked Minn-Tech. THANK YOU!!!
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All the 5 star reviews are for a reason. Minn-Tech provides a needed service for those that have various HomePod issues, and they do so with a very high level of prompt customer service that conveys a thorough knowledge of the technology, along with a personal approach that is rare in business these days. My original HomePod had the "Death Fart" issue along with clicking and popping noises. Not only did they fix these issues but they preemptively replaced a different part that is a known issue FOR FREE. No hard sell or upcharge, they just fixed it. I wish I had found Minn-Tech sooner, as I have been dealing with the issues for years. They also sell refurbished HomePods at very reasonable prices. Highly recommended.
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Cannot express how completely satisfied I am with the service on my dead, first generation HomePod! The local Apple repair shop wanted $300 to repair it, more than the cost of a new HomePod! I searched YouTube videos to perhaps repair it myself and found an instructional video showing the replacement of a diode. It was too much for me to take on, and over an hour and a half of work. So glad I found Minn-Tech. Not only did they replace the diode, they also replaced other components to ensure a long life. It sounds great again! Very reasonable price and quick turnaround. Don’t buy new, have Minn-Tech repair yours for less than a Homepod Mini and enjoy the HomePod’s full, rich sound!
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My HomePod had the "Death Fart" issue – it started off now and then, but became much more frequent like clockwork. Minn-Tech to the rescue! The whole repair process was very streamlined and easy, with shipping labels and everything. Turn-around time was also very quick! My HomePod was returned clean and without any scuffs from the process. And most importantly – it sounds great and no longer startles me with full-volume alien fart attack sounds! I have full confidence that this HomePod will continue operating great for many years to come now that these known-problematic components have been replaced.
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I have made a TikTok review to make sure EVERYONE knows about Minn-Tech. It upsets me that there is almost no information about this failure on the internet and that people like Minn Tech doesn’t have a lot of presence on social media -but I get it. It isn’t for everyone, that’s why I made a 4 min review talking about my problem and hopefully it reaches the right audience. I am so grateful I found him, my first gen HomePod is working amazingly well after this issue. I give you 5 starts cuz that’s the max, but I’d give you 100,000!!! Thank you!!!
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I own five HomePods, two of which required repair. The first would not power up and the second had the "Death Fart" issue. I sent both units in for repair. The units were sent on a Friday and by the following Thursday were back with me, having been repaired and working perfectly. I am grateful for the service provided by Fuat and his team at Minn-Tech, a service I highly recommend. I am now keeping my fingers crossed that my other three HomePods do not stop working, but if they do, I know where I will send them to be repaired – Minn Tech. Thank you. West
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Services like Minn-Tech’s tend to be aloof and unresponsive (not to mention expensive). These guys could teach a lot of companies who should know better just how customer service OUGHT to be done. It’s a very niche service, yet their attention to the customer; the fairness of the pricing and the efficiency of the turnaround is simply second to none. The HomePod that had died is now better than the original. Faster connect. Working like a charm. I cannot recommend this company and its offerings highly enough. If I could rate them six stars I would.
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I stumbled across about this service. I have held on to my HomePod for over a couple years now because of the + – volume button error. I figured it had to be software related, as this error started after my HomePods updated to a new firmware version. For $80, which included shipping back and forth, this was well worth it, otherwise I just had a bookend. I am glad I held on to my Original HomePod and finally found solution. I’m so happy to have my HomePod working again so that I can have my stereo pair set up again. Thank you!
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