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GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement

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  1. GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Pull back on the tab on the back of GoPro to open the battery cover.

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  2. GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the battery out using the tab.

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  3. GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement, Rear Housing: step 3, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement, Rear Housing: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the faceplate.

    • There is some adhesive and clips so be careful and the faceplate should pop right off.

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  4. GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Now that the faceplate is off, it is time to remove the 4 screws on each corner.

    • Use the T4 tool bit from the iFixit toolkit in order to remove the 4 screws on each corner.

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  5. GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Note: Make sure you remove the door cover of the USB, mini HDMI, and SD port before. Separating the motherboard will be easier.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, slowly pry open the motherboard assembly.

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  6. GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use the spudger to gently pry off the connector of the housing to the motherboard.

    • You should now have the motherboard assembly and the housing separated.

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  7. GoPro Hero 3 Silver Rear Housing Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • In order to replace the buttons. The entire housing has to be replaced.

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Conclusion

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

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