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GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement

What you need

  1. GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement, 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.

  2. GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pry the back open by inserting a metal spudger between the case and back panel.

  3. GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard by unplugging the red, white, and black wires from the white adapter.

  4. GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement: 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.

  5. GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement: 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.

  6. GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully remove the motherboard and white plastic piece from the case.

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    • Remove the larger ribbon cable from the daughter board by lifting the black latch and pulling the ribbon cable gently from the socket.

    • Disconnect the smaller ribbon cable leading from the white plastic piece by simply pulling it from the socket.

  8. GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two screws located on each side of the board with a Phillips screwdriver.

    • The screws go through an L metal bracket that will come off with the screws.

  9. GoPro Hero Micro USB/MicroSD Card Daughter BoardReplacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the daughter board from the white plastic piece.

Conclusion

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

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Wo kann ich ein daughterboard kaufen habt ihr da was für mich?

Lukas Blohm - Reply

bravo! è scritto molto bene ed è stato utile. ma dove trovo il ricambio? non ci riesco!!!

michele - Reply

Terrific guide. Does anyone know where to buy the “daughter board”?

fedebossert - Reply

ide. Does anyone know where to buy the “daughter board”?

fedebossert - 05/27/20

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