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Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement

What you need

  1. Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port 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.

  2. Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Using a Philips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 3 mm screws.

  3. Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port 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.

  4. Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port 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.

  5. Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port 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.

  6. Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Using a Philips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 2 mm screws.

  7. Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port 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.

  8. Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement, Micro-USB Port: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement, Micro-USB Port: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Using a soldering station and desoldering braid, desolder the four points surrounding the Micro-USB port.

    • Lift the Micro-USB port away from the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

I don't have the soldering tools but I used lazerbond to reattach the old port. I hope all the conductors are touching their counter parts. I haven't plugged it back in yet. Wish me luck.

Kreschendalyn Backus - Reply

Did it work for you?

Michael Candy -

Where can you order the micro-usb charge port for this cam?

Danny Acevedo - Reply

Not sure where you get them but according to one site it uses a Micro USB 2.0 Type B Receptacle.

https://bit.ly/2Kg01z6

Debbie - Reply

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