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GoPro Hero Casing Replacement

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This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

In order to replace or fix components in this camera, it is necessary to take of the back and get to the "guts" of the camera. This is because the camera does not come out of the case.

What you need

  1. GoPro Hero Casing Replacement, Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off your GoPro before beginning disassembly.

    • Unclip the black latch to the camera case and open the case.

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  2. GoPro Hero Casing Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pry the back open by inserting a metal spudger between the case and back panel.

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  4. GoPro Hero Casing Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard by unplugging the red, white, and black wires from the white adapter.

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  5. GoPro Hero Casing Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable from the lens by lifting the black latch and gently pulling the ribbon cable from the socket.

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  6. GoPro Hero Casing Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver (PH000) to remove the four screws around the white plastic piece.

    • Make sure to keep track of these screws as they are very small.

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  7. GoPro Hero Casing Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the motherboard and white plastic piece from the case.

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Conclusion

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

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