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Linksys EA9200 Antenna Port Replacement

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    • Remove the sticker on the bottom.

    • Remove the two screws holding the bottom plate in place. Use Phillips screwdriver tip #1 , the screw head-size is 5mm.

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    • Remove the back sticker that has all the labels.

    • There are two screws to remove. They are 6mm in diameter, use phillips screw tip #1.

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    • Depress the 12 clips along the edge into the router. Use the nylon spudger as using a metal object could cause damage.

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    • Once you have one side open, keep a spudger wedged between both sides. This will help keep it open in case it tries to snap back together.

    • These clips are tough and may need some additional force.

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    • Lift the board and pull down, away from the antennas.

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    • The antenna ports are connected to the board with a wire that has a "snap" connector.

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    • Desolder the four pins of the antenna port.

    • Do not place the soldering iron on the wrong terminals as this can cause the device to no longer to function.

    • How To Solder and Desolder Connections is iFixit's official guide on how to use a soldering iron

    • You will need a soldering iron that is capable of reaching temperatures greater than 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • Temperature of the component will be very hot when desoldered, take precaution when handling.

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    • Once the solder is melted, quickly pull broken antenna port.

    • Temperature of the component will be very hot when desoldered, take precaution when handling.

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

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