How to take apart a Linksys router?

[Kyteland]

I have the Linksys BEFSR41 router and the power plug on the back is starting to give me problems. One of the wires must be loose because occasionally the power cuts out and it will turn back on when I jiggle the cord. I want to take the case apart to see if I can fix it but I can't get it apart.

I don't see any external screws, and the only seam is where the blue plastic meets the black plastic. I suspect that it comes apart there, but no amount of prodding and prying will get it apart. I'd prefer not to break it. Am I missing something? Is there a relatively easy way to take the thing apart that I'm just missing?

 

[skyking]

If it does not come apart easily, you could try securing the cord in a manner that will keep the connection OK, using putty-like material or tape. Beats the heck out of breaking your router.

 

[Kyteland]

I've tried securing the cord, and it helps a little.

Actually, opening it would not break the router, just the casing. As it it now, the power goes out two or three times a week and it's pretty annoying. A fully functional router with no plastic casing is preferable to a slightly defective one with it. However, I'd really rather not have to destroy the casing to fix it.

 

[BarbeQueGuy]

Opening the router is easy, the blue portion of the case pulls right off. No screws hold it together, just two internal clips on either side. Apply a little pressure and it pops right off.
Once it is open, the top slides off easily. There is one screw holding the circuit board in place.

 

[Kyteland]

Originally posted by: BarbeQueGuy
Opening the router is easy, the blue portion of the case pulls right off. No screws hold it together, just two internal clips on either side. Apply a little pressure and it pops right off.
Once it is open, the top slides off easily. There is one screw holding the circuit board in place.

Thanks, I'll have to try this when I get home. I don't have it with me.

Where do I apply the pressure? One the sides? On the blue or the black part?