Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement

Written By: David Foens
  • Comments: 8
Nest Dropcam Pro Micro-USB Port Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

8

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

This guide is needed to replace the Micro-USB port if the Nest Dropcam Pro is plugged in but not receiving power. Make sure the device is unplugged before opening.

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

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

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

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

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

    • Unplug the yellow and white cable from the motherboard.

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    • 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.

    Where do you buy the Micro-usb port to replace damaged one?

    Marvin Bour -

    I have the same question. My connector is broken and I would like to salvage the camera if possible!

    Christopher Farrell -

    Hello. Any idea where I can purchase a new motherboard for my dropcam pro?

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Conclusion

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

Author

David Foens

Member since: 03/09/15

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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 -

Did it work for you?

Michael Candy -

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

Danny Acevedo -

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 -