Removing XDA2 Camera

[Muddy Funster]

Hi,
I have an XDA1 and want to get an XDA2.
However, we aren't allowed cameras on site at work, and despite a long email conversation with the security jobs-worth where I volunteer to super glue a metal plate over the lens and the likes, I'm not allowed to bring an XDA2 to work :x .

So, does anyone know how difficult it would be to open up an XDA2, unsolder and completely remove the camera?

Thanks in advance,
Muddy.

[surur]

If you look at this pic, it looks like just unplugs. But will they just not still disbelieve you?

Surur

http://forum.xda-developers.com/files/xda-pictures_015.jpg

[Muddy Funster]

Thanks,
Did you take this picture yourself?
Did you have to strip the XDA2 down much?
Cheers,
Muddy.

[surur]

No :) I prefer my unit in one piece. Its from the wiki.xda-developers.com and the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=5002

Here is a pictorial step by step guide to opening the unit.

http://www.sonyericssonfans.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=466

Best of luck, and please tell us how you get on. Im sure you are not the only one in this situation.

Surur

[wtharp2]

Actually, if you can remove the current camera, I wonder if it would be possible to put a better camera in its place..?

Opinions anyone?

[surur]

It may be possible to plug it in, but I'm not sure the api's could handle it.

This module here appears identical to the xda's, but is 1.3 Mpixel.

http://www.aiptek.com.tw/english/product/modules/image/sxga_camera_module.gif

From here:

http://www.aiptek.com.tw/english/product/modules/module_desc.htm#2

Sounds like a research project for PPCtechs

Surur

[Carlos]

This is what happens when low-paid morons get to decide on company policy. If you were going to spy, you'd just bring in a clandestine camera (many are so small they are undetectable without a strip-search).

[surur]

As I said, if they dont believe the metal plate, why would they believe he removed the camera?

Surur

[Rancid Fingers]

Hmmm Very keen on looking into getting the 1.3 installed ,Any one know of an importer for the cam ?

Regards

RF

[Nighthawk]

This is what happens when low-paid morons get to decide on company policy. If you were going to spy, you'd just bring in a clandestine camera (many are so small they are undetectable without a strip-search).

Carlos,

Sometimes it is best to hide in plain sight.

If you get caught with one of those devices or using it - kinda limits your excuses. If you, like everyone else, have a camera in your phone who would notice you. Now, your camera might be modified by someone to take better photos, but they would never know.

[ammorsy]

hi
thanx alot surur
i'm so interested in the 1.3 mega pixel camera module and i have some questions about it :
can i replace the one inside the i-mate with this one ?
is it going to work fine with the i-mate ?
from where i can buy it ?
and please i need any information about it

another site about it:

http://www.worldlingo.com/wl/translate?wl_lp=JA-EN&wl_fl=2&wl_rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.miyota.com%2 Fproduct%2Fcmos%2Fsxga.html%2F&wl_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miyota.com%2Fproduct%2Fcmo s%2Fsxga.html&wlg_table=-3

the i-mate will be the best device if i can use this cam

AMmorsy

[anmet]

The built-in-camera is this one: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5989-0391EN.pdf

[zakeen]

I know nothing about PPC programming, but wouldnt it just be like updating the drivers for the never camera over the old ones? Plus a little more. I am sure someone could make some money out of this!

[moose2]

Did you not have any success, or did you damage your gadget?

(Interested, but not a welder....)