AppleTV blinking after update

[markw10]

I was excited to read about the new Apple TV software update last night so quickly went to do the update. I've done many and never had a problem until this time.
I started the update and the last time I looked at it the download had around 1 minute left. When I went back about a half our later I simply saw the Apple TV's lighting blinking at a quick pace. I don't get any sound or video at all.
The model that I have is the most recent Apple TV. When doing some Google research I found similar problems but people talked about plugging it in via USB to your computer and syncing with iTunes but I believe that's for the older model. I figured there must be some type of hardware reset but I don't see anything like this.
is there some way to get it to work again such as by doing a hardware reset or do I have to go to the Genius Bar?

Thanks,

Mark

 

[blueroom]

My ATV3 blinked with a blank screen for several minutes before it finished the update. Slow update went fine though.

 

[markw10]

I hope it starts working. I did the update last night though and it's still blinking today so I doubt if it'll stop but I unplugged all cables for around a minute and plugged it in and got the same results. I'll try unplugging everything for 30 mins or so and then try again and see what happens.

 

[waw74]

try resetting via the remote, menu and down for a few seconds.

if that doesn't work, you can plug in the current version (2 or 3) to your computer and try to restore that way, you'll need a micro usb cable.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4367

 

[markw10]

I tried what you mentioned and that didn't fix it. I also disconnected all cables for approximately 30 mins and that didn't help.
When looking at it I only see 4 connectors, an Ethernet connector, HDMI connector, power connector, and an optical audio connector. Where is the micro-usb connector?

 

[waw74]

Where is the micro-usb connector?

under the HDMI connector, you may not see it if something is plugged into the HDMI

 

[markw10]

I never realized that Micro-USB port was there. I just plugged it into iTunes and did a restore. It downloaded the latest software and it's working fine now. Thank you!