Installing Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Back Pad

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff.

This guide shows how to replace the sticky back cover for easy future access.

  • Author: Alex Ly
  • Time required: 5 minutes
  • Difficulty: Very easy

This replacement will allow for easier removal if any other repairs are needed in the future.

Relevant Parts
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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Back Pad  ¶ 

  • Caution: the back pad is secured with glue so remove it gently to avoid ripping the pad. You may have to repeatedly pull and release to loosen up the glue.

  • First start by peeling off the outer rubbery covering on the bottom of the device. This part is very fragile, so it is recommended that a blow dryer is used on the covering to heat it up. Simply blow dry the covering while slowly peeling it away, and the covering will not tear.

  • Continue peeling back on the pad until it is removed.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Place double sided tape along the sides of the bottom of the device as shown, this will allow for the rubber cover to stick back on but still be accessible in the future

  • Repeat steps for all four sides

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Line up rubber cover along the bottom of the device.

  • Press down firmly to secure the rubber cover onto place.

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