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Introduction

This guide shows how to replace the camera module for the Protocol Videodrone AP Drone. This is a slightly lengthy process as you will have to disassemble most of your drone. The camera module itself is both the sensor housing + the circuit board connected it it. You will only have to replace the circuit board, as the sensor housing is attached to it.

Remember to use the included #0 Phillips screwdriver that came with your drone.

A soldering iron is required, so keep one ready. If you're not experienced with soldering, take a look at this guide for How to Solder and Desolder Connections.

Before you begin, make sure that your drone is turned off and it's unplugged from the charger. You should also remove the battery before you begin.

What you need

Step 1 Camera

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Power off the drone before proceeding with this repair.

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Step 2

Remove the propeller screws (1 per propeller).
You can use the Phillips #0 screwdriver if you don't own the one included with drone.

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Step 3

Remove the screws holding on the propeller guards using the Phillips #0 screwdriver (2 per propeller guard).

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Step 4

Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eight screws securing the body of the drone.

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Step 5

Remove the case.

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Step 6

Remove the propeller motor screws (3 per motor).
The plastic screw housing is attached to the motor.

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Step 7

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Depress the tab to open the battery housing.
Disconnect the battery connectors
Remove the battery.

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Step 8

Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four circuit board screws.
Remove circuit board.

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Step 9

Remove the four battery housing screws with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the battery housing to reveal the camera circuit board underneath.

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Step 10

Pull upwards on the strip to remove the camera out of its slot.

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Step 11

Remove camera circuit board from housing.
On the main circuit board, desolder the the connection points connecting to camera circuit board.
Four wires need to be desoldered. Colours include: Red, white, black and blue.
For more information on soldering connections, please visit the How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide.