GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement This guide will show you how to replace the LCD Screen of your GoPro Hero.
Written By: River Drake
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
INTRODUCTION If for some reason, your screen is dysfunctional, you can replace it. Since it is near the bottom of the camera, it is not easy to replace. Grab your screwdrivers and tweezers and let's go!
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Metal Spudger (1)
GoPro Hero LCD Assembly (1)
Phillips #000 Screwdriver (1)
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
Step 1 — Casing
Power off your GoPro before beginning disassembly.
Unclip the black latch to the camera case and open the case.
Gently pry the back open by inserting a metal spudger between the case and back panel.
Step 2
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
Step 3
Disconnect the battery from the motherboard by unplugging the red, white, and black wires from the white adapter.
Disconnect the ribbon cable from the lens by lifting the black latch and gently pulling the ribbon cable from the socket.
Step 4
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Step 5
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.
Step 6
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Carefully remove the motherboard and white plastic piece from the case.
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Step 7 — LCD Screen
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.
Step 8
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Separate the motherboard from the white piece of plastic.
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Step 9
Remove the ribbon cable from the motherboard by simply pulling the cable from the socket.
Step 10
Separate the LCD screen from the motherboard.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-08-17 09:10:06 AM.
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement This guide will show you how to replace the LCD Screen of your GoPro Hero.
Written By: River Drake
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 8
GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
INTRODUCTION If for some reason, your screen is dysfunctional, you can replace it. Since it is near the bottom of the camera, it is not easy to replace. Grab your screwdrivers and tweezers and let's go!
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Metal Spudger (1)
GoPro Hero LCD Assembly (1)
Phillips #000 Screwdriver (1)
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
Step 1 — Casing
Power off your GoPro before beginning disassembly.
Unclip the black latch to the camera case and open the case.
Gently pry the back open by inserting a metal spudger between the case and back panel.
Step 2
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
Step 3
Disconnect the battery from the motherboard by unplugging the red, white, and black wires from the white adapter.
Disconnect the ribbon cable from the lens by lifting the black latch and gently pulling the ribbon cable from the socket.
Step 4
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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Carefully remove the motherboard and white plastic piece from the case.
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GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement
Step 7 — LCD Screen
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.
Step 8
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Separate the motherboard from the white piece of plastic.
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Step 9
Remove the ribbon cable from the motherboard by simply pulling the cable from the socket.
Step 10
Separate the LCD screen from the motherboard.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-08-17 09:10:06 AM.
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