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GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement

Introduction

The battery is connected to the motherboard with a few wires. Be sure to be careful when removing the battery to not damage the motherboard or the battery.

What you need

  1. GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Be sure to power off the GoPro before you start disassembly.

    • Pop up and pull back on the clip to remove the screen cover and expose the back panel with the touchscreen.

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  2. GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use the metal spudger to pry around the perimeter of the panel.

    • Pry the panel upwards by inserting the metal spudger into the corner crease between the panel and camera shell.

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  3. GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pry around the panel to ensure it is not attached to the device.

    • Move the panel to the side so you can access the internal components.

    • The panel is still attached to the rest of the device with a ribbon cable, so be sure to not tear or damage the cable.

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  5. GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Peel back the rear panel ribbon cable that is adhered to the battery until it is completely separated from the battery.

    • Be careful of metal contacts on strip; they can be sharp.

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  6. GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using tweezers, peel off the copper tape on the right side of the battery.

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  7. GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Place the plastic opening tool at one of the edges of the battery then pry until the battery is removed from the GoPro.

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  8. GoPro Hero+ LCD Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

    • Gently pull the battery off the motherboard. Pulling vertically off the motherboard will give a clean release.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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This is a superb guide but where can one buy a replacement battery? I have looked on the web for the one in your photo but can't find a specific one.

I want to buy one of these cameras but would like to know I can replace the battery.

Thanks.

Andrew - Reply

I am also trying to find the replacement battery for a Hero+. Have found a lot of batteries for all other versions of Gopro cams, but not one single one for a Hero+.

I have also sent an email to Gopro to get help. I am not prepared for an answer but I really would like to get hold of a battery.

Does anyone know how to get one?

Please contact me: rhafsrhafs@gmail.com. Rikard from Sweden.

Thanks

Rikard

Rikard Hård -

hi, do you know where i can get the housing for the gopro hero+ lcd. mine is broken and need a new one but can't find it anywhere...........

chris

christianrisan - Reply

not even amazon?

Mary D'Alesandro -

this is awesome thanks a lot! , i dont want to be rude, but the title says battery replacementnt , why isnt anyone preparing a battery and putting it back in?, All everyone is doing is taking th battery out

John misquita - Reply

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