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  1. Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Get your Linksys: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Get your Linksys: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Antenna Removal: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Front Panel Removal: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Front Panel Removal: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • 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: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Top Panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Top Panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • 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: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Motherboard: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Linksys WRT54G Teardown, Remove Motherboard: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • 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!: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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)

    OK I followed the disassemble guide as suggested ..... now the bit with

    Step 3 Front Panel Removal I did it exactly and yeah I scratch the motherboard too!!!

    But after more more looking when it was apart I found that there where screws in the front feet that held it on

    Kat - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Hmm, mine came apart with ease after a bit of prying. About the scratched Motherboard, in hindsight I should have used a plastic spudger. I have another one of these and will look into the thing with the feet and update if needed. Thanks!

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    Under the ruber feet on the blue plastic, there are two screws. You can insert a small screw driver into the hold on the feet, and lift it out. Then unscrew the screws instead of prying it.

    Josh - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    You’re the second person to tell me this. I never saw any sort of screws like that. I have like 2 more of them so I’ll look into adding a step if necessary. Thanks for letting me know.

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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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