How
to replace the Antenna: Apple AirPort Extreme
First
start by peeling off the outer rubbery covering on the bottom of the device.
CAUTION: This part is very fragile, so it is recommended that a blow dryer is used on the covering to heat it up. Simply blow dry the covering while slowly peeling it away, and the covering will not tear.
CAUTION: This part is very fragile, so it is recommended that a blow dryer is used on the covering to heat it up. Simply blow dry the covering while slowly peeling it away, and the covering will not tear.
After
removing the rubber covering, unscrew the five 4.9mm Phillips screws in the
holes of the plastic casing.
After
unscrewing all five screws, remove the plastic casing.
The
inner metal casing is latched inside the outer white plastic shell, so insert a
pry tool underneath the metal casing and pry it apart from the shell.
It
should make a click when it comes apart.
Remove
the outer casing.
The
exposed logic board should look like this.
Remove the metal casing by gently prying the logic board away with you hands.
This should be pretty easy, you already removed the screws holding these pieces together.
Remove the metal casing by gently prying the logic board away with you hands.
This should be pretty easy, you already removed the screws holding these pieces together.
Turn
the device so that the antenna to be replaced is facing you.
Caution:
Be careful not to bend the metal strip that the antenna is attached to. This
may cause problems during reassembly and use.
Using
the screwdriver, unscrew the 2.5mm Phillips screw on the antenna.
Turn
the device over so that the antenna with the screw removed is still facing you.
Carefully
peel back the metallic silver tape covering the cable of the antenna to be
removed.
Carefully
peel back the clear yellow tape covering the cable of the antenna to be removed
Remove
the antenna.
