Skip to main content

D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement

What you need

  1. D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement, Motors: step 1, image 1 of 3 D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement, Motors: step 1, image 2 of 3 D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement, Motors: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the four rubber feet on the bottom of the camera with tweezers.

    • Remove the four screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the lower piece of the camera body.

  2. D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the motherboard and bottom of the camera body.

    • Disconnect the five cables from the motherboard using tweezers.

  3. D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 7mm screws holding the motor in place.

  4. D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Using your hands, separate the bottom of the body from the upper portion.

  5. D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • To remove the top of the camera you must push in the black tabs using the spudger. There are 3 tabs per side.

    • While pushing in the tabs, you can now lift the top black portion of the camera using your hands.

  6. D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • With a little wiggle, the camera module will come free from the body.

    • Unscrew the two 7mm screws on the camera using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

  7. D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Pry apart the camera housing with your fingers to reveal the second motor.

  8. D-Link DCS-5222L Motor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the two 6mm screws holding the motor in place with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

One other person completed this guide.

Jason Munyon

Member since: 10/30/18

268 Reputation

2 Guides authored

Team

2 Comments

Where can I buy new motor?

Michael Williams - Reply

I do not know, I purchased a “for Parts” camera on e-bay for $15.00 and used the motor from that unit.

Ed Wheelbarger - Reply

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 3

Past 30 Days: 10

All Time: 699