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Lorex LW2742 Night Vision IR LEDs Replacement

Introduction

Is your night vision too dark to view, or not working at all? Replacing your camera's Night Vision IR LEDs might solve these problems.

What you need

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    • Remove the six 10mm Torx T10 screws on the camera face.

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    • Remove the exterior lens cover.

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    • Remove the LED foam ring with tweezers.

    • Be aware, the electronic components of the LED board may be compromised if you use your fingers instead of tweezers for this step.

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    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips #1 screws.

    • Remove the two 8mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • When reassembling, tighten the top and bottom 5mm screws first, followed by the left and right 8mm screws.

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    • Use tweezers to unclip the cables to the LED board

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Conclusion

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

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