Introduction
The motherboard contains all the main components. In order to physically inspect and verify operation of components the motherboard should be removed or replaced if necessary.
What you need
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Be sure the ethernet and power cables are disconnected from the device.
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You should also unscrew the external plastic antennas. There is one antenna on each side of the device.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use the tweezers to remove the two rubber boots on the front two legs. The easiest way to do this is to insert the tweezers into the hole in the face of the boot. Once you are hooked behind the boot, pull outwards.
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This will reveal two small Phillips-head screws. Remove them.
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At this point, you may want to remove the antenna leads as well.
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Once the antennas have been removed, proceed to remove the remaining three phillips screws fastening the motherboard to the case.
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Once the screws are removed, your motherboard will separate from the housing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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