D8 repair and reprocessing

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D8 Repair

Verify the reported issue.

Check for physical damage to the connectors or case


Motherboard Replacement

Open the DVR case

  • Remove the SSD Sled
  • Remove the two top screws on the front of the D8
  • Remove the 4 screws on the back panel
  • Slide the top cover back and slowly lift up
  • Disconnect the 3 cables to the Mother Board
  • Lift off the Top cover and set aside


Remove Back Panel

  • Disconnect the cables from the Mother Board, GPS and Cellular Modules


Move GPS, SIM and Cellular Module to replacement board

GPS Module
  • Remove the two screws securing the module.
  • Apply Blue Locktite to the mounting studs on the new board
  • Insert the two screws to secure the module (do not over torque)


Cellular Module
  • Remove the two screws securing the module.
  • Apply Blue Locktite to the mounting studs on the new board
  • Insert the module into the socket
  • Insert the two screws to secure the module (do not over torque)


SIM Card
  • Push the button to the right of the SIM socket.
  • Remove the SIM and insert it into the socket on the new Mother Board
  • Record the last 4 digits of the SIM Card


Remove and Replace the Motherboard

  • Remove the 7 screws holding the board in the case
  • Verify that the replacement board has all of the same Heat tape and foam rubber
  • Apply Blue Locktite to the mounting studs on the case
  • Insert the 7 screws to secure the board (do not over torque)
  • Place the defective Board in an anti static bag. Include a note with the serial number and problem


Update Firmware

  • Connect the cables from the back Panel to the Board, GPS and Cellular modules
  • Connect Power, Monitor, Camera Cable, GPS and 3G antennas
  • Insert USB Stick with the latest Firmware
  • Power on the DVR - Firmware should update
  • Remove the USB Stick before reboot


Load Configuration

  • Log into the DVR (Default user:admin , Password:123
  • Shut off the Alarm (System> Exception> Buzzer OFF)
  • Document the new Serial Number (System> Info> Device ID)
  • Insert the USB Stick with config file
  • Load configuration (System> Config> Import> USB 1)
  • DVR Will Reboot


Verify that GPS and Cellular are working

  • Log into the DVR (user:ADMIN , Password:IDRD8)(Config file changed this)
  • After a minute or so you should see green bars for the cellular connection and solid red (not flashing)GPS indication
  • If everyting is working power off the DVR for reassembly


D8 Reprocessing

Configure for customer


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