This is great information! Thanks much Brian!
-Ben.
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> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
> [mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]On Behalf Of Brian H. Oak
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 11:02 AM
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> Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Thanks to Zcomax
>
>
> The main trick is figuring out how to remove the black plastic cover
> without destroying it. I use a small straight-blade (flat)
> screwdriver for this. Holding the card in both hands, I use both
> thumbs to push up on the plastic cover and separate it from the metal
> bottom.
>
> Once space has been created between the plastic cover and the metal
> bottom, I use the screwdriver to pry between the visible PC board and
> the plastic cover. An audible "pop" will be heard as the two
> connectors linking the plastic cover to the PC board come loose,
> allowing the plastic cover to be slid off of the PC card.
>
> There are two extensions of the plastic cover, each one reaching under
> opposite sides of the metal case of the PC card. Elevating the
> plastic cover just enough so that it won't snag on the antennas, I
> carefully slide the plastic cover off, away from the main body of the
> PC card. This extracts those plastic extensions without breaking
> them -- they can be reseated later.
>
> Once the cover is removed, the antennas are pretty obvious. They're
> the two L-shaped pieces of metal, attached with two solder points on
> one end and with double-sided foam tape on the other. Bend up the
> tape ends and scrape any remaining tape off the PC board, then use a
> desoldering iron and vacuum to remove the solder joints with the
> antennas.
>
> Replace the plastic cover by reversing the instructions above for
> removal. The only difference is using the screwdriver to press up on
> the under side of the external antenna connector, gently bending the
> PC board up, so that it will mate with the connectors on the plastic
> cover and expose the external antenna connector through its hole in
> the plastic cover.
>
> When the plastic cover is in the right place in relation to the PC
> board, allow the plastic cover and PC board to fall back down against
> the metal bottom. The two pins or tongues on the metal bottom will
> fit into their holes on the plastic cover, and your job is done.
>
> -Brian
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