Introduction
To remove the lens assembly, you must remove some internal parts first. Some of these screws are in tight places, so they will be tedious to access.
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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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Use the metal spudger to pry around the perimeter of the panel.
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Pry the panel upwards by inserting the metal spudger into the corner crease between the panel and camera shell.
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Pry around the panel to ensure it is not attached to the device.
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Move the panel to the side so you can access the internal components.
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Peel back the rear panel ribbon cable that is adhered to the battery until it is completely separated from the battery.
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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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Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.
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Gently pull the battery off the motherboard. Pulling vertically off the motherboard will give a clean release.
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Grab the edge of the ribbon cable with the tweezers and gently pull until the cable is disconnected from the motherboard.
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Use your fingers and gently pull out the sensor from the motherboard by slowly and gradually pulling up on the image sensor box.
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Use your fingers and carefully pull out the motherboard from under the lens. It may take a little bit of adjusting to get it out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
2 comments
I'm curious if you have any suggestions for sourcing the replacement part.
My hing clip is broken, Can I remove the actual camera & replace the full waterproof case then reinstall my camera into the new replacement case ?
No parts required! What about the microSD/Micro USB assembly!!!! where to buy?!?!
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