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The GoPro Hero5 Black is an HD waterproof action camera released by GoPro in October of 2016. The 4k resolution video camera has voice control, a touch screen display, and built in WiFi.

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My Hero5 wont start properly, it has visible salt build up.

Even after thorough rinsing my GoPro Hero 5 has visible salt buildup on the gasket of the battery. Mine wont start properly after 1 week of not using it.

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You may have internal corrosion on the Motherboard of the camera. Follow the guide below and take the motherboard up, and upload some images of the Motherboard so we can determine of there is corrosion or not.

GoPro Hero5 Black Motherboard Replacement

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Very easy

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2 - 5 minutes
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GoPro Hero5 Black Motherboard Replacement

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Moderate

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30 - 45 minutes

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