IPC-T5442TM-AS RJ45 jack scorched - thoughts on how to replace?

[guenwyv]

Water seeped into the port connection to the camera, resulting in loss of connection and what looks like scorched pins. If I were to cut the scorched jack off, would a simple female RJ45 replacement work, or is there something else I should be looking for to fix the cable?

 

[TonyR]

If I were to cut the scorched jack off, would a simple female RJ45 replacement work, or is there something else I should be looking for to fix the cable?

FWIW, this Post #2 worked for @aristobrat 's fairly new (in 2018) IPC-HDW 5631R-ZE ==>> Pinout solved, yet not

 

[nosnim]

Going forward make sure to add some Dielectric Grease to the connection to help prevent future water/moisture damage.

 

[eeeeesh]

I had to replace the jack on a Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-ZE for the same thing and I ended up making this diagram just in case I did it again. And the dielectric grease is a great idea

 

[TonyR]

Below, a little clarity for you, @guenwyv ; the nice image from @eeeeesh with some added RJ-45 pin numbers on the right in white (to T-568B specs) and the RJ-45 connector image superimposed on the left.

Happy repairs!

 

[guenwyv]

Great support all, I really appreciate the effort and the pictures.
Ordered some supplies, hope to give this a shot in a couple of days.

 

[looney2ns]

Great support all, I really appreciate the effort and the pictures.
Ordered some supplies, hope to give this a shot in a couple of days.

In the Wiki, read how to properly waterproof connections.

 

[guenwyv]

@looney2ns Thanks for the wiki reminder.
I found the relevant section in the wiki Cliff Notes titled Weatherproofing Connections.

 

[guenwyv]

I finally was able to get the camera up and running again.

The grey wire was extremely fragile, and kept snapping no matter what I did. I tried the flame trick, fingernail trick and ordered some wire strippers that goes all the way to 32. The wire strippers worked on 28 thankfully - but by that time, I was getting very low on cord space. I then managed to solder each wire directly to a Cat5e cord, which gives me back the amount of cord I had to chop away.

After each solder, I would then use a small shrink wrap tube to further strengthen and waterproof the connection. I then bundled all the cords together and wrapped with electric tape. May not be the prettiest job, but it works!

Thanks again for the help.

 

[mat200]

I finally was able to get the camera up and running again.

The grey wire was extremely fragile, and kept snapping no matter what I did. I tried the flame trick, fingernail trick and ordered some wire strippers that goes all the way to 32. The wire strippers worked on 28 thankfully - but by that time, I was getting very low on cord space. I then managed to solder each wire directly to a Cat5e cord, which gives me back the amount of cord I had to chop away.

After each solder, I would then use a small shrink wrap tube to further strengthen and waterproof the connection. I then bundled all the cords together and wrapped with electric tape. May not be the prettiest job, but it works!

Thanks again for the help.

Good @guenwyv

Do feel free to share any pictures you may have taken.

 

[wasabi]

great!!

 

[mentax]

Hey guys, could someone please tell me what will be wiring diagram for HDW5442TM?
Looks like the coloring schema is different there

 

[mentax]

Please help

 

[eeeeesh]

Scroll up to the phot I posted in #5. You wires appear to be already the correct color to match to a standard RJ45 jack

For example, the Orange and Blue wire of my Dahua camera match up to Green & White, and Green. You have a Green & White wire, and a Green wire. Same thing with the Orange wire and Orange & White

So. personally, I would just use your wires, which match a typical RJ45 pinout. I would just try using the pinout diagram in that post. (this may or may not be correct but unless some better info comes along...)