Pixel errors and artifacts on 1st generation ATV

After a lot of trouble in the first years I have been pretty happy with my 1st gen ATV. Until recently, when it started to show pixel errors (some white pixels) and some weird flashing artefacts on the user interface. It starts to happen in movies too - some white "static" on perfect HD video files. No problems occur when the picture screensaver is on.
I have already re-installed the firmware from scratch (factory reset and update to 3.02), but the problem persists. I also swapped the HDMI cable, didn't help.
Could it be the old guy is dying?

Yep, it won;t handle 1080p only 720p 24fps.
You can download 720p to iTunes if you fiddle with download Preferences.

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