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| [title] Fin | |
| - | [* black] Insert wisdom here. |
| + | [* black] Time to wrap it up! After a thorough dissection, we can definitely conclude that the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini was not built to be repaired. Let's start with something positive: |
| + | [* green] The lens cover can be easily pulled off and replaced. No tools required and it is compatible with lens covers for GoPro's other cameras. |
| + | [* green] The Folding Fingers are secured with standard Torx screws and are almost as easy to replace as the lens cover. However... |
| + | [* orange] The Folding Fingers at the bottom are only screwed to metal thread inserts in the GoPro's plastic shell and those thread inserts might give out easier than the Folding Fingers themselves. |
| + | [* black] Less exciting and surely a dealbreaker for some: |
| + | [* red] The elephant in the room: It has a non-removable battery. Not only does this limit usability due to battery life constraints, it also limits the camera's life expectancy as a whole. We seen similar things before – remember the [guide|44307|GoPro SESSION|new_window=true]? |
| + | [* red] All components on the inside are very easy to replace once the camera is open but opening it non-destructively is virtually impossible. |
| + | [* black] Repairability score: A generous 2/10. Looks like that's the price we have to pay for a modern ***action*** camera. |