Apple TV Service/Repair

Hi everyone,
Well my Apple TV has a problem: it worked fine up till about 2 months ago and now it displays no picture, iTunes doesn't recognise it and all I get is a flashing amber light. Does anyone know if this is a specific problem - I've tried flicking through video outputs and tried HDMI and component connections but nothing. Anyway I'm trying to get it repaired and here's the kind of embarrassing thing - I can't work out how to do it through the Apple site!
I got my iPod repaired fine but if I go to Service/Repair hardware there is no 'Apple TV' button and if I 'Check my warranty' there doesn't seem to be any way of getting it serviced. I must be being dumb here as I know it's protected by a one year warranty.
Anyone see where I'm being stupid?
Thanks, Tom

About 2 months ago my first ATV died with the flashing amber light. (Hard drive failure.) I took mine to the nearest Apple store where it was replaced on the spot. New one works fine.
If you are not near an Apple store, why not just call Apple customer service.

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