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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!

What you need

  1. GoPro Hero LCD Screen 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 LCD Screen 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 LCD Screen 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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  4. GoPro Hero LCD Screen 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 LCD Screen 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 LCD Screen 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 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 7, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: 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 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the motherboard from the white piece of plastic.

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  10. GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the ribbon cable from the motherboard by simply pulling the cable from the socket.

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  11. GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the LCD screen from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Where do you buy the replacement lcd

Anthony Volatile - Reply

Gopro hero 7 white repair cost:

Screen: $45 - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/183828969944

Side panel: $35 - https://www.herogear.com.au/genuine-repl...

Addisen KING -

I can find the screen but is it compatible with the Hero+

Brian Casado - Reply

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