Fix Linksys WRT54GC yellow light error
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crwdns2942287:0crwdne2942287:0When you power up the router, after 4 seconds the power light changes from green to yellow.
Sometimes this is related to a corrupted firmware, but other times is related to a faulty power supply.
In this guide I'll show you how to diagnose this issue and fix by replacing one single component from the power supply.
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Insert your X-Acto knife on the groove in order to remove part of the glue that is holding the two parts.
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Using your prying tools or a butter knife, slide it in and then bend it until you ear it pop.
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On the board of the power supply you'll probably see the faulty capacitor. Is the one on the right that has swollen.
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Using the soldering iron, desolder the faulty capacitor and solder a new one.
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Reassemble the power supply and your router should be back and running fine :)
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
