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Asus RT-N56U Disassembly

Introduction

The Asus RT-N56U Wireless Router was released in Early 2011. It featured both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networking, 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 4 Ethernet Ports, and a thin & stylish design!

What you need

  1. Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Stand Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Stand Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Stand Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • If the stand is slotted into the bottom, flip the router upside down and gently pull right to remove it.

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  2. Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Peeling Sticker: step 2, image 1 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Peeling Sticker: step 2, image 2 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Peeling Sticker: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Work carefully to peel the label on the back side off.

    • Try not to damage the label, as it can be important later.

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  4. Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Case Screws: step 3, image 1 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Case Screws: step 3, image 2 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Case Screws: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the 2 Phillips screws securing the front casing in place.

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  5. Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Plastic Clips & Adhesive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Plastic Clips & Adhesive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Plastic Clips & Adhesive: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the adhesive and clips also securing the front casing and lift it like a book from the left side, then remove it.

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  6. Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Board Screws: step 5, image 1 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Board Screws: step 5, image 2 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Board Screws: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 2 Phillips screws securing the main board to the casing.

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  7. Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Removing the Board: step 6, image 1 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Removing the Board: step 6, image 2 of 3 Asus RT-N56U Disassembly, Removing the Board: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Lift to around a 20° angle.

    • Gently pull up slightly, then the board should unlock to allow you to rotate it to around a 90° angle and remove it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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