Mini PTZ v2: Removing faceplate

[klasipca]

Removing faceplate is a huge pain on the butt. I've managed to do this once on one of the cams, but further attempts have been less successful. I didn't break anything, but I certainly managed to bend black aluminum trim. The bottom tab is easy to remove, but the top is a tough sucker. If anyone can share pictures, videos or tips of the process please do share.

 

[pozzello]

just got mine (imporx) and am itching to see if there's an SD slot in there...

do i pry at the red or the yellow mark? ie, where does it come apart? thanx.

 

[klasipca]

Red, top and bottom tabs

 

[pozzello]

got it off easily enuf, no tools required.


i started at the corners, pried a bit towards the middle of the sides (not the top/bottom,)
and it popped right off.

sadly, the sd slot is blocked off. listing doesn't mention it, so i guess i can't complain, but woulda been nice...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-Sell-2016-New-Arrival-Rotary-Bullet-PTZ-Camera-with-Onvif-1080P-MINI-PTZ-IP-Camera/32583148851.html

on to the setup & testing!

 

[vasycara]

slot card is hear:

 

[pozzello]

sure enuf! i was fooled by the decoy slot and hadn't taken it apart enough! Thanx!

btw, a paper clip inserted into that little hole at the top front helps release that top clip to remove the faceplate.

 

[klasipca]

sure enuf! i was fooled by the decoy slot and hadn't taken it apart enough! Thanx!

btw, a paper clip inserted into that little hole at the top front helps release that top clip to remove the faceplate.

ah, this is what I was looking for a hidden way of removing it!

 

[pozzello]

yeah, gotta be careful tho. I once tried to open my daughter's LeapPad the same way by poking a paper clip into a a suspicious hole.
Turned out that was the microphone i punctured and and it never recorded audio as well again. luckily, she never noticed...

 

[bob2701]

ah, this is what I was looking for a hidden way of removing it!

Mine came with a tool which was just a large paperclip. Worked great.