Introduction
Faulty power ports can result in loss of power to your device. This guide will show you how to identify and replace a dysfunctional power port on your router.
Make sure you are in a well ventilated area at room temperature with the proper safety equipment when soldering.
What you need
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Remove the antennas by unscrewing them from the base.
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Flip over the device and locate the four rubber feet on the bottom.
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Remove the rubber feet with tweezers
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Locate the power port on both sides of the motherboard.
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The power port on the top side is in a rectangular black casing.
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Identify the three prongs where the power port is soldered to on the reverse side.
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Carefully apply the soldering iron on each of the three points on the bottom side of the motherboard to melt them.
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After you have melted and removed the solder, flip the mother board around and identify the connecting points of the power port.
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Use a black spudger to gently separate the power port from the motherboard
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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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