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Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement

Introduction

If the base station is sending out a poor signal, an antenna may need to be replaced.

What you need

  1. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • 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.

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  2. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the rubber covering, unscrew the five 4.9mm Phillips screws in the holes of the plastic casing.

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  3. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • After unscrewing all five screws, remove the plastic casing. The back should now look like the picture shown.

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  4. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  6. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the outer casing.

    • The exposed logic board should look like this.

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  7. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • 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.

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  8. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the device so that the antenna to be replaced is facing you.

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  9. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • 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.

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  10. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device over so that the antenna with the screw removed is still facing you.

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  11. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully peel back the metallic silver tape covering the cable of the antenna to be removed.

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  12. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully peel back the clear yellow tape covering the cable of the antenna to be removed.

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  13. Apple AirPort Extreme Model A1354 Antenna Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the antenna.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Where do you get a new antenna from?

jimholewka - Reply

That's my question too. Where do we get a new antenna and wifi card to correct a poor signal?

jonathan - Reply

How will I receive an answer? jonathan@baylis.ca

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