AT&T NVG510 Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to locate, remove, and replace the buttons on the AT&T NVG510 modem. In the event that a button becomes stuck or your router becomes unresponsive when you press a button, you may need to replace it. This guide does require you to be able to operate a soldering iron carefully.

What you need

Step 1 Reset and Wi-Fi Buttons

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Place the router on one side so that the rubber stands are facing upward.
Remove the stands from the left corners only, relative to the AT&T logo if facing upright.

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Step 2

Tool used on this step:

Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver

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Remove two screws using a 2.0 flathead screwdriver.

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Step 3

Pry open the case to reveal the board.
Some force may be required.
Take out the one screw located on the center-right area of the board.

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Step 4

Lift the board slowly out of the case.
Be careful as to not damage the board.

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Step 5

Locate the buttons to the right of the yellow ports along the edge of the board.

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Step 6

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Locate the silver points that connect the buttons to the board.
To release the buttons, use a soldering iron to heat up and melt the silver connecting points.
Avoid touching the solder to the board. Touch only the silver points.