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NETGEAR WGT624 v3 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Removing the motherboard will allow you to replace it, or give you access to the other components that are attached to it.

What you need

  1. NETGEAR WGT624 v3 Motherboard Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device so that the bottom is facing up.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to carefully lift the rubber stops in each corner.

    • Do not completely remove the rubber stops, because they are difficult to replace.

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    • Unscrew the 4 11.8 mm T-8 Torx screws from each corner of the device.

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    • Lift the lower case straight up from the rest of the router.

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  6. NETGEAR WGT624 v3 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 NETGEAR WGT624 v3 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the clear plastic casing by lifting it straight up from the router.

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    • Separate the motherboard from the top shell by lifting it straight up from the router.

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Conclusion

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

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