Introduction

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    • To unclip the top cover, insert a Jimmy at the seam and pry upwards.

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    • Use a Torx T6 screwdriver to unscrew the two screws that were previously hidden under the top cover.

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    • Use a Spudger to peel off the rubber strips at the base.

    • Make sure to not tear them apart.

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    • Use a Torx T6 screwdriver to unscrew the four screws that were under the rubber feet.

    • After removing the screws, the bottom cover can be lifted off.

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    • Carefully pinch and pull up on the internal plastic bracket.

    • The main board, antenna and LED assembly should slide out without any force needed.

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    • Lift up on the plastic surrounding the power input and ethernet ports.

    • You may need to give it a jiggle to come loose.

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    • Unclip the WiFi antennas from the main board.

    • Use a Spudger to not cause any damage, these connectors can be very fragile!

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    • Carefully pull the LED module out of the groove its slid into.

    • Be careful with the highly fragile ribbon cable, it is soldered on the LED and main board and does not detach!

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    • Lift off the antenna bracket, being mindful of the LED module.

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    • Unclip the Bluetooth antenna, the same procedure as the WiFi antennas.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to unscrew the screw holding the rear plastic bracket.

    • Turn the assembly around and lift the bracket off the main board.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to unscrew the three screws securing the heatsink.

    • After removing the screws you will need to twist it side to side a little bit due to the thermal pad.

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    • After removing the upper heatsink, the heatsink on the back of the board can be removed using a similar process to the top heatsink.

    • Only small and gentle side to side movement is needed to release the thermal pads.

Lewis L. Foster

Member since: 31/07/18

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4 comments

Very well done! In terms of disassembly, how long did it take to get everything apart?

Jacob Mehnert -

definitely no longer than 10 mins, even shorter if you are only going in to access the serial port for flashing a custom firmware

Lewis L. Foster -

Great information, thank you for doing this! Did I see a proprietary antenna connector and no ts9?

Courtney Glenn -

Not really clued up on my antennas so not sure

Lewis L. Foster -