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.

  • BrandonMatrick@lemmy.worldEnglish
    231·
    1 year ago

    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.

      • jasep@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        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.

      • caseyweederman@lemmy.caEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        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.