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GoPro Hero Motherboard Replacement

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  1. GoPro Hero Motherboard 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 Motherboard 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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  3. GoPro Hero Motherboard 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 Motherboard 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 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

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

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  8. GoPro Hero Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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  9. GoPro Hero Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the white plastic piece from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

So after doing all theses steps did it resolve the problem

Anita - Reply

Thanks so much I really needed this guide.

Thanks, Sam

Sam Liam Matthews - Reply

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