Apple Airport help required

Rob B · 28-Jul-2006, 12:37

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, 12:46

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, 13:32

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, 14:05

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, 14:10

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, 15:20

Many thanks. I have a feeling that it's a two halves snapped together jobbie.

Rgds, Rob

Gizmo · 28-Jul-2006, 15:38

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/Dissec...ess/index.html shows the internals

Rob B · 28-Jul-2006, 15:50

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, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob B

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

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28-Jul-2006, 12:37	#1
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Apple Airport help required 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 Reply

28-Jul-2006, 12:46	#2
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Give Gizmo a shout either here or on: http://www.ducati-upnorth.com Michael seems to be a bit of an Apple Wiz Frank Reply

28-Jul-2006, 14:05	#4
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy 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 Reply

28-Jul-2006, 14:10	#5
Gizmo Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,549 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Penrith, Lake District Mood: is it the weekend yet?? Ah, thats an Airport express, haven't got one here at work but have at home, will take a look tonight... Reply

28-Jul-2006, 15:20	#6
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Many thanks. I have a feeling that it's a two halves snapped together jobbie. Rgds, Rob Reply