The light on my apple tv is blinking furiously. i've held down the menu button, plugged and unplugged it, and just tried restoring it via micro usb. but the restore downloads then says it can't finish because it can't write to the disc. lost lost

how do i get the light on my apple tv to stop blinking? have tried all the recommended methods, including holding down "menu" on remote, plugging and unplugging etc. when i try to restore via itunes it downloads then when it's done says it can't write to disc.

Hi lostinmedford,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that the light is quickly flashing on your Apple TV and you are unable to restore it. According to the attached article, you are working through the correct steps by trying to reset and restore the Apple TV. In this situation, if the restore did not resolve the issue, it may be necessary to have the Apple TV evaluated for service by using the link in the attached article.
Apple TV: About the status light - Apple Support
Flashes quickly
Having issues. Try restarting or waking your Apple TV. If your Apple TV does not start up properly, you might need to reset the Apple TV or restore it to factory settings. See Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Restoring your Apple TV. If this does not resolve the issue, refer to the Service FAQ for additional assistance.
Best regards,
Joe

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