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D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement

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  1. D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement, Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement, Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Peel off the four rubber rectangular feet with your fingers.

    • The feet may be hard to remove. Apply additional force if necessary.

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    • Unscrew the 5mm screws in each corner using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Wedge the opening tool between the red top panel and the gray bottom panel.

    • Twist the opening tool to separate the panels. Work your way around the case until both of the panels are separated.

  4. D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Orient the router so the narrow end of the router faces you and the ports face away from you.

    • The six, hot-glued antenna connections are in the middle and at the top right of the motherboard.

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    • Pry off the antenna connectors using a heavy-duty spudger.

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    • Continue to pry off the last three antenna connections on the upper right portion of the motherboard.

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    • Open the plastic bracket enclosing the three antenna wires and pull the wires out with your hands.

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    • Pull the yellow tape off of the motherboard to release the final antenna wire.

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    • Pull the the motherboard away from the case to remove it. Start on the side closest to you, and pull up and out.

  10. D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 10, image 1 of 3 D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 10, image 2 of 3 D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the power switch on the top left of the motherboard.

    • The power switch is the component that sticks out the furthest.

    • Turn the motherboard upside down.

    • Locate the 6 solder joints that connect the power switch to the motherboard. They are arranged in 2 columns of 3.

  11. D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 D-Link DIR-890L Power Switch Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Using a soldering iron and desoldering pump, desolder the power switch from the board.

    • For more information, see this guide on desoldering.

Conclusion

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

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