My old ip camera DS-2CD4A26FWD-IZHS which has been fantastic over the years since 2017, but could not cope with weeks of bad weather in November and December last year. It got moisture inside. Because it is so old, I have bought a new camera, but I hope I can repair/dry it out myself. Professional help is too expensive.
I have found a couple of YouTube videos that explain relatively well what I have to do. Especially the first one applies to a camera similar to mine. The second video is missing part 2 (deleted?) , but gives good help.
I have three questions:
1) Is it glue or vaseline that is applied and smoothed with a screwdriver in the first video?
2) Can I reuse the bag of drying material?
3) Both my old and new camera have a thin 15 mm opening at the bottom of the front. Is it so that any water can drain out, or can I close it (as there is a lot of rain right at the camera)?
I have found a couple of YouTube videos that explain relatively well what I have to do. Especially the first one applies to a camera similar to mine. The second video is missing part 2 (deleted?) , but gives good help.
I have three questions:
1) Is it glue or vaseline that is applied and smoothed with a screwdriver in the first video?
2) Can I reuse the bag of drying material?
3) Both my old and new camera have a thin 15 mm opening at the bottom of the front. Is it so that any water can drain out, or can I close it (as there is a lot of rain right at the camera)?