I’m sure Aqua Vu would be happy to take your camera and repair it for you and if your camera is still under warranty, or has significant damage, then that would be the best option. I found a replacement on AliExpress by searching the serial number printed on the displays ribbon cable. The capacitor in my Aqua Vu Micro 2 was a 470uf capacitor and I found it locally for about $5.Īfter replacing the capacitor and installing the battery I turned on the unit and found a blank white screen indicating to me the screen was broken. Typically small capacitors are not expensive and any local electronics place will likely have the ones you need. To check a capacitor: remove it from the board using the soldering iron and check the resistance using a multimeter and the following guide: The first parts to check would be any capacitors in the circuits. If your camera doesn’t start up as usual then something is broken. Once you are satisfied everything is cleaned up you can reassemble the camera and assess if any components need to be replaced. If the battery looks like it might have any damage, discoloration or bulging it needs to be replaced. For a more detailed write-up on cleaning electronics from water damage check out the link below.Ĭheck all connections and buttons to make sure they are working properly. Using isopropyl alcohol and Q-tips you can start to rub away the corrosion built up around the contacts and the circuit board. With the battery removed it is now safe to start cleaning up the corrosion. Cover the ends with electrical tape and set aside. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing the back panel.ĭe-solder the battery using the soldering iron and tweezers and be careful not to let the wires touch each other or anything else as the battery still contains power. Remove the back panel of the Aqua Vu by removing the four phillips screws from each corner. Start by removing the camera spool by taking out two small phillips screws on each side of the spool and lifting it off and out of the way. It is important to remember when working on electronics to dissipate any static charge from your body and work area. Set the camera on a soft surface to prevent scratches.
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