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Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement

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  1. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement, USB connector: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Unlock the battery cover by sliding the switch to the unlock position.

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  2. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery cover by sliding it down the camera.

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  3. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the batteries.

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  4. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the black upper casing off from the device.

    • This is a bit hard to get off, so don't be afraid to use a bit of force. There is no lock.

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  5. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the six 1mm screws from front of the camera with the Phillips Head screwdriver.

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  6. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the top casing from the bottom to reveal the inner circuit board.

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  7. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • When removing the back panel, the rubber buttons will become loose and likely fall off the board. This is normal and can easily placed back on the board once finished.

    • Remove the six 1mm screws with the 1 Phillips head screwdriver.

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  8. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Gently separate the circuit board from the casing.

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  9. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the three 1mm screws from the USB connector and back casing with the Phillips Head screwdriver.

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  10. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Gently lift the usb connector using the Plastic opening tool.

    • Using tweezers, remove the cord from the motherboard by gently lifting the connector.

    • The connector will be easier to remove if you wiggle the tweezers while lifting.

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  11. Flip Video Ultra USB connector Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Fully remove the USB connector and replace it with the new USB connector.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Guide Comments

My USB port broke off so is there anyway I could save my videos that where om there

Corrina Guerrero - Reply Share

Where do you purchase the replacement usb connector?

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