Xiaomi Outdoor Camera: An In-Depth Disassembly Guide235

The Xiaomi Outdoor Camera is a popular security camera due to its affordable price and feature-rich design. In this article, we will disassemble the camera to provide an in-depth look at its internal components and construction.

Tools Required:* T5 Torx screwdriver
* Plastic spudger
* Phillips #00 screwdriver

Step 1: Remove the Back PlateUse the T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four screws on the back plate. Gently pry off the back plate using a plastic spudger.

Step 2: Disconnect the Antenna CableLocate the antenna cable connected to the PCB. Use your fingers to gently disconnect the cable.

Step 3: Remove the PCB AssemblyUse the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the PCB assembly in place. Carefully lift the PCB assembly out of the camera housing.

Step 4: Examine the PCB AssemblyThe PCB assembly houses several important components, including:
* HiSilicon Hi3516E V100 processor
* OV5640 image sensor
* W8282 microphone
* STMicroelectronics LIS2DE12 accelerometer

Step 5: Remove the Lens AssemblyUse the T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the lens assembly in place. Carefully remove the lens assembly from the camera housing.

Step 6: Inspect the Lens AssemblyThe lens assembly consists of:
* 2.8mm fixed focal length lens
* Infrared cut filter
* IR LEDs

Step 7: Remove the PIR Sensor AssemblyUse the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the PIR sensor assembly in place. Carefully remove the PIR sensor assembly from the camera housing.

Step 8: Inspect the PIR Sensor AssemblyThe PIR sensor assembly consists of:
* Passive infrared sensor (PIR)
* Fresnel lens

Step 9: Remove the Speaker AssemblyUse the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the speaker assembly in place. Carefully remove the speaker assembly from the camera housing.

Step 10: Inspect the Speaker AssemblyThe speaker assembly consists of:
* 8 ohm, 1 watt speaker
* Audio amplifier

Step 11: Reassemble the CameraOnce you have inspected all the components, reassemble the camera in the reverse order of disassembly. Take care not to overtighten any screws.

2025-02-21

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