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GoPro Hero 3 Silver Image Sensor Replacement

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    • Pull back on the tab on the back of GoPro to open the battery cover.

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    • Pull the battery out using the tab.

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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Use the spudger to remove the heat shield tape and detach the image sensor from the motherboard.

    • Using the T4 Torx toolbit, remove the 4 screws that connect the sensor to the lens.

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    • Remove the silver connector of the image sensor from the motherboard using the spudger to pry it off.

    • You should now be able to remove the image sensor by simply pulling it.

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

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After the sensor has been replaced, does the camera need any catibration?

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Your pictures are really dark.

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