Introduction
This will be the starting point for any repairs that you may need to do on your Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1143. Some patience should be used when removing the case as it can be fragile.
What you need
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Slowly peel off the rubber pad on the bottom of the device. Start from one corner and peel with your fingers. Use heat if necessary until pad is completely removed.
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After removing the rubber pad, unscrew the five 5mm phillips #00 screws in the holes of the back cover.
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Remove logic board and metal casing from outer case by prying from one side using a spudger.
I have found it easier to lift from the side with the Ethernet ports. When putting back together watch that the three WI-FI antennas don’t get snagged against the case as your putting back.
Take care to remove the small pieces of metallic tape between the case and the spring copper comb earthing strips in the case.
If you do not, it is a real fiddle to put them back in place latter (the tape will pull them out of the case ground steps)
Robert.
PS: I believe the onboard power converter is bust: the board sings when power turned on. So to trash it goes.
(external power supply is good), swapped with another to test).
Sad…
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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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This is where you would use the opening tool. It’s the perfect tool to lift the rubber base around the metal lip and then pull with your fingers.
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