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Linksys WAP 11 Motherboard Replacement

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    • Disconnect the power cables and ethernet from the device.

    • Unscrew the external plastic antennas. There is one antenna on each side of the device.

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    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • To open the Linksys WAP11, you will need a Phillips #1 screwdriver and a pair of metal tweezers.

    • Use the tweezers to remove the two rubber boots from the front two legs. Insert the tweezers in the hole of the boot and pull outwards.

    • This will reveal two small Phillips-head screws. Remove them.

    • Keep these two screws together.

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    • Using two hands, pull on the top and bottom sections to separate the blue and the black pieces.

    • This requires significant amount of force.

    • The seal is located where the blue plastic meets the black plastic. This is where you will apply pressure.

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    • After the face of the device has been removed, slide the base of the device off to reveal the motherboard and other internal components.

    • When removing the base, do not damage the wires that are attached to the device.

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    • This is what the device looks like when it is fully opened.

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    • At this point, remove the antenna leads as well.

    • Proceed to remove the remaining three phillips screws fastening the motherboard to the case.

    • Once the screws are removed, your motherboard will separate from the housing.

    • Keep these three screws together and separate from the outer case screws.

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

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