iFixit - Answers With Device "GoPro Hero3"

GoPro Hero3: Faulty software update for Hero3

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:03:24 -0700

After my last software update the camera will not communicate with my android phone. I know its a fault in the GoPro software because it works fine with aftermarket software like “Camera Suite”. Good job programmers.

GoPro Hero 3 Silver: Can you zoom on GoPro hero 3

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:10:50 -0700

I want to know if I can zoom on gopro hero 3

GoPro Hero3 Black: battery light on, but nobody is home.

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:55:01 -0700

I (brilliantly) taped my naked GoPro Hero 3 to the handle of a throwing axe. Long story short, the camera body itself sustained a severe dent, damaging the battery. The camera seemed to work, at least I was able to retrieve the fateful event from the memory card. I bought a new battery, which appears to charge, but the camera no longer works. I am wondering I can do. Is this camera salvageable?

GoPro Hero3 Black: Wifi turns on on its own.

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:01:06 -0700

whenever I have the battery in the camera the wifi turns on with out me pushing the button on the side, I have to keep the battery out of the camera so it doesn’t drain. even if I turn the wifi off in the setting, app, or pushing the wifi button on the camera it still turns on on its own.

GoPro Hero 3 Silver: How do I fix the turn on button as it is broken? On my Gopro 3 silver

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 06:42:16 -0700

My Gopro 3 silver turn on button wont work, how do i fix it or is there any other way i can turn it on without using the on button

GoPro Hero 3 Silver: Go Pro 3 silver wont turn on

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 04:39:27 -0700

my gopro won’t start at all even though fully charged

GoPro Hero3 Black: Not connecting and recording only 6 seconds

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:57:34 -0700

The go pro is not connecting to Bluetooth or computer for firmware update. I haven’t used it in years. It’s still turning on. When I record it Only Records for 6 seconds. What do you suggest I do?

GoPro Hero3 Black: Shutter and wifi buttons not working

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:08:14 -0700

The camera never got wet or anything and suddenly the Shutter button stopped working. I used the wifi control to use it, but then the wifi button stopped working as well.

Now I cannot use it. How do I find out what is wrong with it and fix it?

GoPro Hero3 Black: Gopro will not come on not working

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 06:18:08 -0700

Gopro will not come on not working I've only used it like 3 or 4 times changed the batteries but no power nothing coming on

GoPro Hero 3 Silver: Gopro Hero 3 , port hero repair

Sun, 27 May 2018 09:28:10 -0700

Hi I would like to know how much will it cost to repair the hero port of my gopro hero 3 silver edition. Thanks Alejandro

GoPro Hero3: Audio does not work

Fri, 04 May 2018 14:27:15 -0700

my audio does not work at all on my GoPro hero 3. No sound. Everything else is fine Whats the cause?

GoPro Hero3: Why does my wifi turn on by itself and drain abttery

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:14:07 -0700

My wifi turns itself on and drains battery. Sometimes I cannot turn on the camera at all

GoPro Hero3 Black: Why is my GoPro not recognising SD cards?

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:35:50 -0700

I have a GoPro Hero 3 which turns on fine, the camera works and everything but I cant actually use it due to it not recognising the SD cards im putting in. My guess is that something within the camera is broken, any suggestions to my problem or should I see about getting it repaired in store?

Thanks.

⟐ Commented March 29, 2018 at 16:35 MST

GoPro Hero3 Black: Gopro Hero 3 Black screw drivers for main PCB and CCD sensor

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:29:30 -0700

HI,

I am looking for the tool for both the main PCB removal as well as the CCD sensor removal. Can you please tell me the tools that I need for both of these screws ?.

Nam

669-203-7024

GoPro Hero3 Black: No response when I plug in

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 22:23:33 -0700

Haven't charged my GoPro Hero 3 in a while, when I went to plug into my MAC there was no response from the GoPro. Thought it might have been the battery so bought a new one, how when i put it in the GoPro there was still no response. I assume the battery would have had some charge so now think the issue is with the GoPro

GoPro HERO3 White: Improving image sensor in GoPro Hero3

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:59:47 -0700

Hello,

I'm new here.

I was just wondering if I could improve the image sensor of my GoPro Hero3 'cause when filming at low light moments when I check it on the computer appears a lot of noise and also some type of light stripes that I understand are from the image sensor.

So I've done some internet search, and all what I've found is to replace the image sensor for another of the same type. Nobody knows if it's possible to change for a better one with more less same characteristics?

Thank you!

GoPro Hero3: My GoPro freezes when I switch it on

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 07:13:47 -0700

My GoPro Hero 3 Black freezes when it's switched on.

Once it is on it remains on the same screen until the battery is removed in order to switch it off again. None of the buttons work once it is frozen. Can anyone help or advise?

GoPro HERO3 White: Image Sensor replacement due to rainbow effect

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:50:59 -0700

Where/how do I replace the sensor in my GoPro Hero3 White. The image is very rainbowy and has a lot of distortion. Where can I buy the part?

Thanks!

GoPro Hero3 Black: WiFi and pairing will not work

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 07:39:28 -0700

I cannot pair my IPhone 6 to my GoPro 3 Black. Also when I push the WiFi button on the left side of my camera the blue light does not flash so consequently I cannot pair my camera with my supplied fob. Can someone please give me a clue as to what is going on?

My IPhone 6 in settings/bluetooth will not even give me a chance to do anything, it just continues showing me the working dial that it is trying to connect. On the back of my camera on the LED display it says "No WiFi" I push the button on the side and it does not change. I cannot get Wifi" on my Camera. I have to use the camera manually when taking pictures.

Oh and I have tried different SD cards and new batteries and downloading the update numerous times. Oh and the camera has never been wet or dropped.

The Support team at GoPro has not been able to figure it out. They have had me jumping through all the hoops with updates, SD cards, on and offs, basically everything but standing on my head.

GoPro Hero3: Why can't I turn ON?

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:18:02 -0700

I did everything the manufacturer asked. I even bought and installed a backpac battery and one more internal. The last thing i did was updated the firmware. Help.

⟐ Reopened March 01, 2017 at 12:18 MST