Nest Cam Motherboard Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

                          50 minutes            

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• Motherboard
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Motherboard               

• Remove the four 6 mm screws from the back panel with the JIS 000 screwdriver.
• We suggest designated areas to keep track of all screws.

Remove the four 6 mm screws from the back panel with the JIS 000 screwdriver.

We suggest designated areas to keep track of all screws.

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Step 2

• Open the back panel completely to expose the inside of the Nest Cam.
• Using the tweezers, disconnect the red and black mic cable from the motherboard.

Open the back panel completely to expose the inside of the Nest Cam.

Using the tweezers, disconnect the red and black mic cable from the motherboard.

Step 3

• Remove the two 4 mm screws with the JIS 000 screwdriver from the center.
• Disconnect the black Wi-Fi cable from the motherboard with the tweezers.

Remove the two 4 mm screws with the JIS 000 screwdriver from the center.

Disconnect the black Wi-Fi cable from the motherboard with the tweezers.

Step 4

• Use a plastic spudger to lift the motherboard slightly up to expose and disconnect the white cable and the yellow/white IR cable with tweezers.
• Then use the spudger or a finger to lift the motherboard completely up and off.
• When installing the new motherboard ensure that all wires are reconnected before securing.

Use a plastic spudger to lift the motherboard slightly up to expose and disconnect the white cable and the yellow/white IR cable with tweezers.

Then use the spudger or a finger to lift the motherboard completely up and off.

When installing the new motherboard ensure that all wires are reconnected before securing.

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

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mikelebp1 - May 22, 2017

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where can I get a MoBo for my drop cam?

Steve - Jan 8, 2019

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where can i find a motherboard replacement?

pmwenc@aol.com - Jun 30, 2021

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I have a Nest Outdoor IQ Camera. The Camera is Dead. Would love to Replace the Motherboard. Where can I get one ???

chantalder - Aug 22, 2021

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same here, no where to be found online