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Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement

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    1. Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement, Linksys EA6900 Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement, Linksys EA6900 Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement, Linksys EA6900 Disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3
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      • Remove the antennas by unscrewing them from the base.

      • Flip over the device and locate the four rubber feet on the bottom.

      • Remove the rubber feet with tweezers

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    2. Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 0.4cm head screws from each slot with the #1 Phillips head Screwdriver.

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    3. Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use a blue plastic opening tool to remove the top cover.

      • Move the blue plastic opening tool gently underneath the top cover from side to side.

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    4. Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Gently lift the motherboard and remove it from the case

      • Put the motherboard over a (preferably white) surface.

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    1. Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 5, image 1 of 2 Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Detach the wires from the motherboard.

      • Flip the motherboard and repeat the process.

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    2. Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Linksys EA6900 Antenna Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the four solder points on each port and melt them using a soldering iron.

      • Wait between five and seven minutes for the ports to cool down.

      • Remove each port using a nylon spudger

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Conclusion

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

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