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Rob B
28-Jul-2006, 11:37
Soory to be so far off DSC topic but I have a dead airport and wondered if anyone knew how to open then up for an investidation?

Brute force or subtlety?

Rgds, rob
Iconic944ss
28-Jul-2006, 11:46
Give Gizmo a shout either here or on:

http://www.ducati-upnorth.com

Michael seems to be a bit of an Apple Wiz

Frank
Gizmo
28-Jul-2006, 12:32
Well, i can do the networking side but have never took one apart...

think there are 3 torx screws on the underside which should split it, might be worth a chat to Derek on upnorth, he's the electrical wiz and also uses a mac.

have you checked its not the power supply before opening it up??

there are a few different versions of the base station and knowing Apple each will have its own way of opening.
Rob B
28-Jul-2006, 13:05
We are talking totally dead here. No light at all. It's the remote airport wireless unit that hangs in a wall, 3 pin plug socket.

Rgds, Rob
Gizmo
28-Jul-2006, 13:10
Ah, thats an Airport express, haven't got one here at work but have at home, will take a look tonight...
Rob B
28-Jul-2006, 14:20
Many thanks. I have a feeling that it's a two halves snapped together jobbie.

Rgds, Rob
Gizmo
28-Jul-2006, 14:38
Sorted, it is in 2 halves but difficult to split

about half way down this link http://www.hardmac.com/news/2006-06-21/ has info you may find useful on opening it and replacing the fuse which sounds like it may be the problem,

http://www.vonwentzel.net/ABS/Dissection-Express/index.html shows the internals
Rob B
28-Jul-2006, 14:50
Ugh, it looks like mine will have suffered the same sort of terminal failure as many others due to Apples' dodgy component selection. Ah well, shell out £89 for a new one I guess!

Gizmo, Many thanks mate. Supurb, although non Duke, tech support.

Rgds, Rob
Gizmo
28-Jul-2006, 15:04
Ugh, it looks like mine will have suffered the same sort of terminal failure as many others due to Apples' dodgy component selection. Ah well, shell out £89 for a new one I guess!



hmm, Apples selection of parts is linked to what consumers wil pay and the current trend is our expectation of more for cheaper :( sounds very similar to a certain motorbike maker who occasionally suffer component failures :):) I often wonder how i ended with Apple and Ducati as my 2 favourite brands :D