thanks to everyone here…i successfully installed the 5300 from ebay, no screw issues thankfully (nc 10 is canada build, bought in hong kong, standard phillips screws)
to date i’ve not attached the 3rd antenna for 2 reasons:
1. i was a bit flustered and wondered where to attach the adhesive part to. the existing 2 antennae are both tucked nicely away and i wasn’t sure how i could achieve the same on the 3rd antenna or where was safe to have it attached internally
2. i know this is a stupid question but is there any value in attaching the 3rd antenna if my router(d-link 825) only has 2 aerials??? i know i could experiment but don’t want to attach an extra antenna for zero benefit.
anyway this was my first attempt at a mod so has given me confidence to up the hard drive next, then maybe the speakers. modding the screen scares me still.
way to go sammynetbook!