Dron Syma X5C-1 - Camera and card reader

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you can change the camera of the Syma X5C-1 drone yourself.
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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Syma X5C-1

Product weight: 848 g
Dimensions of the product: 43.4 x 9.8 x 32.8 cm
Model number: FG-X5C-1
Type of material: Plastic.

Step 2 Camera module and card reader

We will start by removing the module where the camera is integrated.

Step 3 Battery cover and SD card

In this step we will remove the screws that hold the battery cover to the module. Also, although it is not necessary, we will remove the SD card.

Step 4 Remove module

Now we will remove the screws of the module to be able to open it and reach the camera.

If what we have to change is the card reader, we will have to change this plate.

Step 5 Camera

To remove the camera we will have to desolder it. Applying a little tin on the pins, we will achieve that the heat is distributed more easily.

Video Tutorial summary

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