Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
9
Time Required
15 minutes
Sections
3
- Case
- 4 steps
- Logic Board
- 3 steps
- Wi-Fi Antenna
- 2 steps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Back Pad
- The back pad is held in with glue so use caution when removing to prevent tearing. Low heat may be used to help remove the pad.
- Slowly peel off the rubber pad on the bottom of the device. Start from one corner and peel with your fingers. Use heat if necessary until pad is completely removed.
The back pad is held in with glue so use caution when removing to prevent tearing. Low heat may be used to help remove the pad.
Slowly peel off the rubber pad on the bottom of the device. Start from one corner and peel with your fingers. Use heat if necessary until pad is completely removed.
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Step 2
Back Cover
- After removing the rubber pad, unscrew the five 5mm phillips #00 screws in the holes of the back cover.
After removing the rubber pad, unscrew the five 5mm phillips #00 screws in the holes of the back cover.
Step 3
- Lift up the back case from the perforated edge to remove it.
Lift up the back case from the perforated edge to remove it.
Step 4
Remove from Case
- Remove logic board and metal casing from outer case by prying from one side using a spudger.
Remove logic board and metal casing from outer case by prying from one side using a spudger.
Step 5
Detach Logic Board From Case
- Unhook the wires connecting the logic board to the metal casing by grabbing and pulling up on each connection with tweezers.
Unhook the wires connecting the logic board to the metal casing by grabbing and pulling up on each connection with tweezers.
Step 6
Pull Back Tabs
- Carefully push back the three metal tabs with your fingers on the sides of metal case.
Carefully push back the three metal tabs with your fingers on the sides of metal case.
Step 7
Remove Metal case
- Carefully pull the metal case away from the logic board.
Carefully pull the metal case away from the logic board.
Step 8
Wi-Fi Antenna
- Unscrew the 5mm #00 screws from each of the three antennas located on the sides of the metal casing.
- Pull away antennas from metal case.
Unscrew the 5mm #00 screws from each of the three antennas located on the sides of the metal casing.
Pull away antennas from metal case.
Step 9
- Pull up the less visible silver tape that holds the antenna cords in place at the ends of the device using your fingers.
- Remove clear yellow tape that holds the cords to the outer casing in the same manner.
Pull up the less visible silver tape that holds the antenna cords in place at the ends of the device using your fingers.
Remove clear yellow tape that holds the cords to the outer casing in the same manner.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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doctordon - Apr 2, 2017
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Thanks for the guide.
Pulled mine apart to examine the battery inside. It measured above 3.1 volts - even though it has been in use since June 2008 (about 9 years).
Holes will be punched for access to the 5 screws so the rubber pad does not have to be removed if it needs to be opened in the future.
I may see about buying a new Ac adapter to power this Airport Extreme since that is probably why the status light on the front did not illuminate.
David Bunting - Dec 10, 2018
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Completed this. Didnt use apple replacement antennas. Added 3 U.FL Mini PCI to RP-SMA Pigtails, drilled 3 holes and mounted 3 +9db antennas. My wifi finally reaches my garage
