What you need
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Use the plastic opening tool to remove the faceplate.
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There is some adhesive and clips so be careful and the faceplate should pop right off.
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Use the spudger to remove the heat shield tape and detach the image sensor from the motherboard.
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Using the T4 Torx toolbit, remove the 4 screws that connect the sensor to the lens.
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Remove the silver connector of the image sensor from the motherboard using the spudger to pry it off.
On my GoPro 3 Silver the image sensor has Philips screws and the ribbon cable has a piece poking out to the left of the connector shown which is soldered to the board which makes it impossible to remove completely without de-soldering it.
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Using the Phillips head bit, remove the silver screw near the top edge of the board.
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Separate the LCD assembly by pulling it away. You should have the bare motherboard!
hello , what type of motherboard should buy for this model Hero 3 Silver ? thanks
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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