Introduction
How to remove the plastic housing of the camera to either replace it, or remove it to get to the internals of the camera.
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Locate unlock switch on underside of camera and unlock it by sliding it.
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Once unlocked, slide the cover out and up to open the battery housing.
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Inspect prongs at the bottom of the battery housing to ensure that they are not bent or broken before replacing the batteries.
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Slide the unlocked battery cover forward to remove 2 (3.5mm) screws, that are behind the cover.
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Use a plastic opening tool to start separating the plastic housing from the front side of the battery cover.
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Next, start separating the plastic cover from the rear of the plastic housing, and work your way down the seam line.
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Remove the screw (3.5mm) near the sync button holding the opposite side of the camera on.
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Remove the second screw (3.5mm) on the back of the camera to remove the second housing.
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Once the screws are removed use an opening tool to pry back the second plastic mount.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
2 comments
Where can I buy replacement parts like a battery cover for Arlo
Note that under the rubber cover shown in step 6 there is a USB-B port.
You can run the Arlo on a USB adapter as well.
You only need to make a hole in the battery lid or 3D print a new cover.