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The printed circuit board looks different in different models. In each case it is attached to the bottom of the housing by two screws [Fig. 6]. Remove the screws and slide the PCB off two small side locks [Fig 7].


WRT54 PCB screws
Fig. 6 Screws
WRT54 PCB tab
Fig. 7 PCB tab


A note about the WRT54G reset button.

There are reports that the reset button retains some level of operation even when the router is powered off. I highly doubt this but on this particular WRT54GL I accidentally reset the unit while installing a fan. This has probably happened while I had the opened router powered up. It is easy to bump the reset button if you are not careful. So, before you even open the router take an extra step and back up your firmware adjustments. Take a note of the default IP address (probably 192.168.1.1) and the default user name and password (on DD-WRT "root" and "admin"). If you reset the router all settings will revert to default.

 

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