Disassembly of the Xiaomi 360 camera°: detailed instructions with photos and repair tips

Xiaomi cameras 360° (The Mi Home Security Camera 360°, Mi 360° 1080p/2K And the variations are popular because of the affordable price and the wide functionality, but over time, it may be necessary to disassemble the device to clean the lens, change the microphone, speaker or repair the circuit board. In this article you will find detailed instructions with photos of key stages, a list of necessary tools and unique tips that you will not find in standard manuals.

Disassembling Xiaomi's camera is a delicate process: it has fragile plumes, glue joints and miniature screws inside it. A mistake at any stage can lead to loss of the housing tightness or damage to infrared LEDs. We'll take the process through steps, point to hidden latches and tell you how to avoid typical problems. If you've never disassembled electronics, don't worry: with our instructions, even a beginner can do this.

⚠️ Warning: Disassembling the Xiaomi 360 camera° If the device is warranty-free, contact the service center, and remember that improper assembly can cause the board to overheat or the motion sensor to malfunction.

1.Preparation: security tools and measures

Prepare the workspace and tools before dismantling, use an antistatic mat or at least a wooden surface to protect the board from static electricity, and use a magnifying glass or a macro lens of a smartphone to inspect small parts.

List of necessary tools:

• 🔧 Plastic mediators (2-3 (a) - to separate the body without scratching.
• 🔩 Screwdriver. T5/T6 (depending on the camera model).
• 🧲 Magnetic substrate or screw container – to avoid losing small parts.
• 🧴 Isopropyl alcohol (90%+) — for cleaning contacts and removing glue.
• 📸 Smartphone with camera – capture each stage of disassembly for reverse assembly.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use metal mediators – they can damage the Wi-Fi antenna located around the perimeter of the case. Also avoid heavy heating (dryer or soldering iron): the plastic of the Xiaomi camera deforms at 80°C.

If you are disassembling the camera to clean the lens, prepare:

• 🧹 Soft brush (for example, for camera lenses).
• 💨 Compressed air cylinder (without freon!).
• 🧴 Microfiber wipes (do not leave a pile).

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Before disassembly, disconnect the camera from power and wait 10-15 minutes - this will discharge the capacitors on the board and eliminate the risk of short circuit.

Removal of the bottom cover and access to the screws

So let's start at the bottom of the case, where the power socket and the reset button are, and there are two screws underneath the rubber plugs, and you can carefully put the plugs in with a plastic mediator, which are glued, but they can be removed easily without damage.

After removing the plugs, you will see the screws. T5 or T6 (So you have to unscrew them and put them aside, and you have to disconnect the bottom lid from the main body:

1. Insert the mediator in the gap between the lid and the case (start from the side of the power connector).
2. Carefully lead the mediator around the perimeter, pressing the latches (there are usually 4-5 pieces).
3. Do not put too much effort – if the lid does not lend itself, check if all screws are twisted.

⚠️ Attention: Inside the bottom cover is a speaker glued to the plastic. Don't pull the lid sharply, you can pull the speaker wires off the board.

After removing the cover, you will see:

• 🔌 The power supply (dewed to the charge).
• 🔊 Dynamics (adhesive to double-sided tape).
• 📶 Wi-Fi antenna (thin wire running along the body).

3. Disassembly of the main body and removal of the board

Now, to the main body, where the lens, the microphone and the infrared LEDs are located, the main thing is not to damage the lens plume and the flexible contacts of the board.

Algorithm of action:

1. Unscrew 4 screws around the board perimeter (they can be hidden under stickers).
2. Carefully raise the charge on one side, starting with the connector J1 (usually signed).
3. Disconnect the lens plume, it's latched, put a plastic blade on it, and pull the plume up.
4. Turn off the IR lighting plume (if any) and the microphone cable.

⚠️ Warning: The board has a battery (in the backup models) if you damage it, the camera may swell or stop turning on.

After you have paid the fee, you will see:

4. Cleaning the lens and the IR filter

If the purpose of disassembly is to clean the lens, remove the protective glass (it is attached to the thread or glue).° 2K glass is often glued, so it must be carefully tampered with a plastic mediator and warmed with a hair dryer (not higher than 60).°C).

Use:

• 🧴 Isopropyl alcohol - to remove fatty spots.
• 💨 Compressed air – to blow dust from the corners of the lens.
• 🧹 Brush with soft pile - for mechanical cleaning.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use paper wipes or cotton swabs - they leave a pile. Also avoid acetone or solvents - they will damage the enlightening coating of the lens.

If the camera doesn't see well in the dark, check the IR filter (the small black film in front of the matrix) which can be dusted or scratched, and in some cases, it helps to change the filter to a new one (you can order on AliExpress on request "IR filter for Xiaomi 360 camera").

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The lens should be cleaned in a clean, dust-proof environment, and even a tiny speck of dust on the matrix will be visible in the video as a dark spot.

5. Microphone or speaker replacement

If the camera is not good at recording sound or not playing voice alerts, the problem may be the microphone or speaker, both components being replaced easily but requiring care.

To replace the microphone:

1. Unpold or disconnect the plume of the old microphone (located next to the IR LEDs).
2. Install a new microphone (this will be fine). WM-61A or similar to 2.2 kOhm resistance).
3. Seal contacts or connect a plume (depending on the model).

To replace the speaker:

1. Remove the bilateral tape, which the speaker is attached to the bottom cover.
2. Unplug the wires (usually red "+" black "–").
3. Install a new speaker (for example, 8Ω 0.5W) and solder the wires.

⚠️ Warning: Use a low-power soldering iron (20-30 watts) and flux solder when soldering. Overheating contacts can cause lanes on the board to detach.

Critical nuance: In models Xiaomi 360° 1080p The microphone and speaker have different polarities. If the sound is distorted or missing after the replacement, check the connection is correct "+" and "–".

Repair of fees and diagnostics of malfunctions

If the camera doesn't turn on, reboots cyclically or doesn't connect to Wi-Fi, the problem is most likely the board.

• 🔥 Bloated capacitors (especially near the processor).
• 🔌 Oxidized contacts (due to humidity).
• 📡 Damaged Wi-Fi module (often after falls).
• 💾 Firmware failure (camera flashes blue but does not start).

For diagnosis:

1. Check the charge for darkening, stains or charred items.
2. Check the voltage at key points (such as capacitors near the processor) with a multimeter.
3. If the camera doesn’t respond to the reset button, try flashing it through UART (I need a programmer. CH340G).

⚠️ Note: If you have no experience in the squashing BGA-chips (such as processor or memory), do not try to sell them yourself.

For firmware through UART:

1. Connect the programmer to TX, RX, GND contacts (they are usually signed on the board).


2. Use the XiaomiFlashTool or ESP Flash Download Tool (for Wi-Fi module).




3. Select firmware for your model (e.g. mjsfj02lm.fw for Mi Home Security Camera 360° 1080p).




4. Run the firmware with the parameters: baud rate = 115200, erase flash = yes.

Assembly of the chamber and check of performance

The assembly is done in reverse order, but there are a few key points:

• 🔧 Tighten the screws cross-cross to avoid skewing the fee.
• 🧲 Check the magnetic mount (in models with a rotary mechanism).
• 🔌 Connect the plumes to the end - they should click.
• 🧴 Apply the heat paste to the processor if you removed the radiator.

After assembly:

1. Connect the camera to power and wait for the blue blink (a sign of successful boot).
2. Check the turn of the mechanism (should move smoothly, without creaking).
3. Connect to the camera via the Mi Home app and check for picture, sound, night vision.

⚠️ Warning: If the camera doesn't turn or beeps after assembly, check:

• Is the engine running from the base to the base?
• The magnetic sensor is installed correctly (responsible for positioning).

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After assembly, leave the camera to work for 1-2 hours in normal mode. If it heats up more than usual, disassemble and check the thermal conductivity between the processor and the radiator.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi disassembly 360°