Mini 0801 dead :( help!

[adaoakongo]

Hello,

I'm new in the forum..
I have a problem with my Ambarella mini 0801 with GPS 1 card after almost 2 years.
When I press the power on button sounds 'tram tram tram' and nothing happens, the ldc still being off..
If I connect the dashcam to my pc is the same.

Could you help me with this issue?
Thanks in advance!!

 

[adaoakongo]

The led is blue always but red in some cases.. I don't know what is the problem

 

[Tobi@s]

You could try reflashing the firmware using DirectUSB

 

[efoo]

Well it is nearly 2 years old and quality control in those Mini 080x cams isn't the best as we know.
Tried those suggested fix, but if still no luck, just throw it in the bin and buy a newer and better cam.
My Mini 0801 is over 2 years old , though it is still working its battery is dying cannot hold a charge for one minute. It's now retired and replaced by the much better SG9665GC.

 

[adaoakongo]

Hi everyone, thanks for your suggestions

I have opened it and it started to work magically!!
But i have another problem.. i think the camera is not working properly because the image is too dark (almost black) but when I put my finger in front of the len and i take it off suddenly, i can see a good image for a minute and it goes dark again!

Do you know what can be the reason?
Thanks in advance