The Linksys WRT54G series is a series of Wi-Fi gateways manufactured by Linksys, a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Let's begin with the teardown! First, unscrew the antennas from the back of the router and set them aside.

Lets get into the internals! First, flip the unit over and insert a small flat-head screwdriver in between the warranty sticker and the front panel and gently pry it open.

Now, slide the top plastic panel off and put it aside you now have a clear view of the motherboard.

Intel TE28F320 Flash Memory

Broadcom BCM4712KPB (I think it’s a modem chip)

Admtek ADM6996L Ethernet Controller

Activity LEDs

Issi 42S16400-6T Random Access Memory (unsure how much)

An assortment of other chips I couldn't find.

Time to remove the motherboard! Unscrew the single Phillips screw, slide the motherboard and then lift it out.

Single Phillips screw

Plastic slips holding the motherboard in place.

You're done! Thanks for sticking with me for my first teardown!