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This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Linksys WRT54G, use our service manual.

  1. Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Get your Linksys: step 1, image 1 of 2 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Get your Linksys: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • The Linksys WRT54G series is a series of Wi-Fi gateways manufactured by Linksys, a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

  2. Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Antenna Removal: step 2, image 1 of 2 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Antenna Removal: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Let's begin with the teardown! First, unscrew the antennas from the back of the router and set them aside.

  3. Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Front Panel Removal: step 3, image 1 of 3 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Front Panel Removal: step 3, image 2 of 3 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Front Panel Removal: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Lets get into the internals! First, flip the unit over and insert a small flat-head screwdriver in between the warranty sticker and the front panel and gently pry it open.

    • Beware! It may take some effort to pry the panel off. Also, be careful not to damage the motherboard, like I did.

    • This will certainly void your warranty from 2002, in case you wanted to know.

  4. Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Top Panel: step 4, image 1 of 3 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Top Panel: step 4, image 2 of 3 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Top Panel: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Now, slide the top plastic panel off and put it aside you now have a clear view of the motherboard.

    • Intel TE28F320 Flash Memory

    • Broadcom BCM4712KPB (I think it’s a modem chip)

    • Admtek ADM6996L Ethernet Controller

    • Activity LEDs

    • Issi 42S16400-6T Random Access Memory (unsure how much)

    • An assortment of other chips I couldn't find.

  5. Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Motherboard: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Time to remove the motherboard! Unscrew the single Phillips screw, slide the motherboard and then lift it out.

    • Single Phillips screw

    • Plastic slips holding the motherboard in place.

  6. Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Done!: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • You're done! Thanks for sticking with me for my first teardown!

    • If you want to reassemble this, just do this guide in reverse order! (assuming you didn't break it like I did)

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Happened to get one of these from goodwill recently and wanted to take it apart to take a look. This was really helpful for doing that, deeply appreciate these teardown posts.

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