Google @lemdro.id raz0rbl4de @lemmy.dbzer0.com 10mo ago

How important is (was) this cable?

Apparently this was not how you remove the doorbell from its mount. What is the function of the ripped off ribbon cable? The doorbell is still showing signs of life.

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That is how the optics and motion sensors communicate to the main board. I had a vandal do this to mine.

Ruined, sadly. You'll need a new unit.
- Ruined
  
  is the ribbon cable not replaceable at all?
  
  I can't make out the cable info in the pic, but you might be able to find it on Ali Express or something. It looks like just a few screws to replace it.
  
  Of course Google wants you to just buy a new one though.
  
  A few chats with Alphabet customer support informed me that it's not user-replaceable without a pretty big risk of further damage, even if you want to go through the process of a full teardown.
  
  Depends how it connects to the board. They tend to be extremely difficult to replace by hand. A frustrating property for such a fragile part.
- Guess I have some shopping to do then. Thank you for clarifying!
You're good mate they stick extra cables in there all the time, that one was just for show.
It's the single most important part.

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