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Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement

Introduction

Is there a scratch, chip, or crack in your lens causing your image to be blurry? Replacing the lens may solve this problem.

What you need

    1. Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement, Lens: step 1, image 2 of 2

      • Remove the six 10mm Torx T10 screws on the camera face.

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    2. Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the exterior lens cover.

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    3. Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
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      • Remove the foam ring around the lens with tweezers.

      • Be aware, the electronic components of the LED board may be compromised if you use your fingers instead of tweezers for this step.

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    5. Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the two 5mm Phillips #1 screws.

      • Remove the two 8mm Phillips #0 screws.

      • When reassembling, tighten the top and bottom 5mm screws first, followed by the left and right 8mm screws.

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    6. Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the LED board with tweezers.

      • It is unnecessary to unplug the LED board from internal components for lens replacement.

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    7. Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

      • Use the Phillips #000 to remove the three 3mm screws on the face of the camera lens

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    8. Lorex LW2742 Lens Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the camera lens.

      • After replacing camera lens and before reassembly it is encouraged to clean new lens surface with a microfiber lens cleaning cloth

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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