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Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement

Introduction

This guide is used to replace the camera lens of the Nest Dropcam Pro. Make sure the device is unplugged before opening.

What you need

  1. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Press in the mounting clips on each side of the case to remove the camera from the mount.

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  2. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Philips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 3 mm screws.

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  3. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the front of the case slowly, as there is an antenna cable attached to the motherboard.

    • Carefully disconnect the antenna cable from the motherboard. You will feel this cable "pop" out of place when disconnected.

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  4. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a spudger tool under the micro-USB port and lift to separate the motherboard from the back case.

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  6. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the motherboard away from the back case.

    • Unplug the red and black cable connecting the motherboard to the back case.

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  7. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Philips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 2 mm screws.

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  8. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the lens and LED assembly away from the motherboard.

    • Unplug the yellow and white cable from the motherboard.

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  9. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement, Camera Lens: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement, Camera Lens: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Philips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 2 mm screws.

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  10. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Peel off the paper seal holding the Lens and LEDs together.

    • Disconnect the red and white wire from the bottom board.

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  11. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Lift up the foam cover to reveal a second screw underneath.

    • Using a Philips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 3 mm screws.

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  12. Nest Dropcam Pro Camera Lens Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • With the screws gone, lift the camera lens away from the remaining components.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Where do you get replacement lens?

Jim Fischer - Reply

good morning , is there any store on the USA where i can send my drop camera ti get fix? it fell and doesn't want to broadcast any image.

andres - Reply

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