Airport express external antenna and socket.

Hi Everyone - I'm new to this, so please excuse me if my question is naive.
I have a fault with my airport extreme card, which I believe I've narrowed down to either the external antenna or the socket it plugs into on the rear panel. I know I can replace the antenna, but can anyone help with the rear antenna socket - is it possible to replace this and, if so, where could I get one from?
I would be most grateful for any advice.

It is possible to replace the antenna board. AppleComponents.com has the parts, but you'll need to be careful to select the correct computer. Your signature states that you have a dual 2.0, but there were three different 2.0 DP machines. The part is not common amongst all of the models.
The install is not the easiest either. It will require you to remove the upper processor and a few other components. If you remove a processor, you'll need to run the thermal recalibration routine from the service discs. This is true even if you reinstall the processor in the same socket. An Apple Authorized Service Provider will have this disc, or you can locate it yourself with enough searching.

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I really don't have an answer for that one. I guess that while trying to get things working correctly, I would use the most basic monitor I had which in your case would be the Eizon using the Thunderbolt port and adaptor.
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I have changed my password many times but the issue keeps coming back. I feel like I'm going crazy - but I know that something just isn't right...maybe someone's been hacking me? (I have no idea why...)
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I had one AE base unit, where network connection would disapear every other day. The light would still be green on the AE, but the signal from the AE could not be picked up nor seen by the computer. Only turning the AE off and back on, would make it appear and work again. I Changed the AE unit, and I dont have the problem any more. I didnt change any settings at all.
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Airtunes support is built in to iTunes version 4.9 - there is no other software you need to download or install. If your PC has been successfully set up to connect to the Airport Express wireless network, a drop down box will appear in the lower right corner of the iTunes application window where you can select the place your iTunes should be playing (ie internal speakers, or the Airport Express).
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Welcome to the discussion area, cwugigi!
+Does anyone know if it's possible to split the usb port on the airport express, and backup wirelessly to an external hard drive, AND print wirelessly to a printer? Thanks!+
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You are asking several different questions. If you need to store your photos, music, and movies on an external volume, you certainly can. Any externally connected hard disk drive will work, connected either directly to your Mac or to your Time Capsule as a shared volume.
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I want to do the following things but can't find one device that fits all purpose.
Wi-Fi router that has USB port to share external hard disk wirelessly to all devices (Mac, Samsung Smart TV, PC, Ipad, Iphone) along with inbuilt torrent download capability that also has a 3.5mm jack to do airplay.
Greedy? Yes I know but why can't we have it all I ask.
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Then there are other non-apple routers in market that satisfy my need to attach external hard disk and stream to the devices mentioned (Note: Timecapsule will not stream to my Smart TV)
So I am thinking why not connect both Airport Express and a second non-apple router and get best of both worlds.
Is it possible?
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I want to do the following things but can't find one device that fits all purpose.
Wi-Fi router that has USB port to share external hard disk wirelessly to all devices (Mac, Samsung Smart TV, PC, Ipad, Iphone) along with inbuilt torrent download capability that also has a 3.5mm jack to do airplay.
Greedy? Yes I know but why can't we have it all I ask.
Airport Express severs Wifi Router + Airplay purpose
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So I am thinking why not connect both Airport Express and a second non-apple router and get best of both worlds.
Is it possible?
Thanks in advance.

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copperrick wrote:
the link you left was very helpful, slightly annoying that it was an Apple Store Employee that recommended using an external HDD attached to an extreme after all they are meant to be the GENIUSES lol.
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