Disassembling Netatmo Outdoor Camera Main Unit

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My camera stopped working, and technical support told me that there was a fault with the optical sensor, and it couldn't be repaired.

I thought, "I wonder why it failed?", and then started exploring the inside of this security camera. After some adventuring I discovered moisture had eaten away connections on the camera ribbon cable and that needed repair.

The cause of the problem was a poor seal of hot-glue and silicon lube. The failure happened out of warranty, but was really a manufacturer defect.

This guide explains how to take a Netatmo Presence Outdoor Camera to pieces and access the electronics.

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步骤 1 Main Unit

Disassembling Netatmo Outdoor Camera Main Unit, Main Unit: 步骤 1 中的图像 1，2

Disassembling Netatmo Outdoor Camera Main Unit, Main Unit: 步骤 1 中的图像 2，2

Remove the plate at the bottom of the camera by inserting a screwdriver in the slot, and bending while pulling.
The panel will lift up and can be removed.

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步骤 2

Insert a flathead screwdriver into each hole at the front of the camera and push the two tabs to the centre and forwards.
It's hard to see, but you need the triangular part at the front, rather than what appears to be a tab at the back.
Pushing towards the centre allows the lens cover to come off. These can be done one at a time.

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步骤 3

Remove the six 2.5mm hex screws using a long Allen key.
One screw has an earthing ring wire. Don't forget this when reassembling.

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步骤 4

Separate the two pieces by pulling slightly on the lower module.
Pull the metal housing forward.
Pushing the light from the inside can help in removing the shell.

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步骤 5

Using a 1.5mm hex screwdriver remove the four screws holding on the camera module.

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步骤 6

From this point the housing can be worked up and diagonally to reveal the circuit board, and ribbon cable.
Be careful with both the camera module ribbon and the one for the LED lights (which cannot be removed).
Do not slide the circuit board within the heatsink otherwise you risk ripping the LED ribbon cable.