I Bought 6 "Unfixable" GoPro's - Are They Really Unfixable?

[@Tronicsfix]

Do you have a broken GoPro laying around? I'm still surprised that GoPro makes their devices so difficult to repair.

[@AM-dc7pv]

I'm thinking that once you have everything compressed back into the casing, etc, like usual and once the internal glue is set, then go over any open edges and seams where water would go through with some super glue, loctite, or similar that has the same heat and cold and PSI tolerances as the GoPro, using a toothpick if needed so it'll stay waterproof to the same specs. And before that application of sealer sets in, use like acetone or something that making sure beforehand that it won't dissolve the plastic, with a qtip to remove the excess. Depending on the sealer, you could use like warm water or something, especially if it's freshly just applied. Maybe this can work in your case. Good luck!

[@kc4415]

At least they're not making £5-6k machines that are unfixable with no reason..... @Apple

[@AM-dc7pv]

@@kc4415 Isn't the "dream machine" to transfer stuff with T-2 chip like 20k and only kept in Apple facilities?

[@Miloshe71]

How much for the jacked up 7? Don’t care about the looks or waterproof part.

[@LOTPOR0402]

@@Pante09 Its called making money .Why upgrade when the latest model is not that much better than the one before .Keeping up with the joneses .Classic case mobile phones

[@andrewc3609]

Hi, if you dont end up repairing the gopro back to stock you can sell it as Naked gopro for drones. Many are looking for it and you can sell at the same price as a repaired gopro

[@Tronicsfix]

Interesting. Thanks for commenting!

[@danilko1]

@@Tronicsfix I bet the big reason why the 6 sold for $600 - while it's not mentioned, naked drone application, that's the where the value is. The seller probably didn't want to bother with it. Also while googled it, I see there are kits to cover the guts. I think buying a new GP to strip down, might make most people hesitant, the cracked screens/lens cover units are perfect. The trashed body unit, you tested the repair on, would have been perfect.

[@whiffles]

Yep, I did a GoPro teardown of a Hero6 and I've actually been looking around for a broken Hero8 to do the same to. It just needs to record. The back screen can be cracked, but it still needs to function to pair it to a phone. Once it's paired the phone can take over the function of the back screen. The whole goal is to make a GoPro that weighs 30g or less.

[@NicolaGuerrera]

Yes! Now the Hero 6 price went up a lot due to this. I bought one with a broken screen for 110 euros, now they are selling for like 200!

[@markcloudchaser874]

Spot on. Took the words out of my mouth lol.

[@Mymatevince]

Very enjoyable Steve :-)

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks Vince!

[@diartaha9245]

@@Tronicsfix Vince is his mate not him

[@Truthseekers4270]

@@diartaha9245 lmao 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ibnadam5732]

Luck

[@mr.critic]

This is one of the problems of herd mentality. If ppl would stop buying a product when pointless changes are made like an irreplaceable lense covers or other nuisances they would have to start listening to us and do a better job.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, agreed. Part of the problem is when a company makes a really good product.

[@FC360D]

@starshipeleven Gopro might be a specific brand however when someone thinks extreme sports camera or a small portable mountable camera a lot of people call them Gopro. I'd get a Gopro over any other similar brand. The thing is in the video he says they aren't repairable so I must have been watching a different video as it sure looked repairable to me, a bit difficult sure but definitely repairable.

[@stephenweir9871]

Apple would go bust very quickly

[@HannesSchmiderer]

I had/have the GoPro Hero 5, 6, 7. Broke at least 2 lens covers while mountain biking. On older GoPros I also had to replace them because of small scratches from constant "cleaning" in dusty or muddy conditions. So I did not buy the 8. Also not the Hero 9. The Hero 9 is quite heavy. Not ideal on the helmet. And the heavier the harder to keep it in place with the chest mount. Some years ago I tested some other brands but they could not compete with GoPro.

[@xDeltaF1x]

@@Tronicsfix Yeah it's tough to encourage people to make good decisions when the less moral/repairable options have gotten so good at user experience :/

[@mitchelllucas386]

Before you start prying on a shattered screen like that stick a piece of packing tape over it. It will keep the shards from flying all over the place, most importantly in your eyes.

[@tobytoyota6936]

That's smart

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

One of the first things I did when I repaired broken iPhone screens.

[@1blackbirrrd]

Yep this makes dealing with shattered screens a million times easier.

[@lesliefranklin1870]

Also, wear eye protection and cut proof gloves.

[@gregh7457]

osha crew reporting for duty sir!

[@FrugalRepair]

Congratulations on passing 700k! That’s incredible. Great job on the GoPros.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks so much!

[@LOTPOR0402]

Be hard pushed to get your money back and more with them.More of a reason to boycott firms that make stuff hard to repair .These days you should be reparing recycling as opposed to buying new

[@Tronicsfix]

Imagine if they made these easier/possible to repair!

[@mr.critic]

💯

[@AustinFerguson]

Just sad to see this company making a landfill contributor. Its a pathetic trend that doesn't make sense.

[@Lukeno52]

In fairness to GoPro, they do have the excuse of the fact these devices are intended to be highly rugged and resistant to all kind of conditions, which for a small device means repairability goes out of the window - unlike, say, a MacBook, which there is no excuse for.

[@LOTPOR0402]

@@Lukeno52 Things glued together are cheaper to produce , you would not mind these are expensive premium products .Mobile phones gone the same. Like the video says they could be all screwed together with O rings , and still be water proof

[@ThatGuy-zk5pu]

I would recommend using B7000 for repairs that require waterproofing. Its a liquid adhesive that cures relatively quickly. Perfect for repairs like these.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, I'm familiar with it

[@patprop74]

I agree.

[@stevehewitt8791]

I came to the comments to suggest this too - perfect for this job. Also a heat plate makes getting the rear lcd out a breeze. Fun repairs :)

[@marshall5]

@@Tronicsfix That's actually why I clicked this video, I thought repairing a gopro made b7000 a no brainer since I've heard about it being used to help maintain some level of water resistance with phone repair. Do you think its possible to get at least slash or dunk resistance using b7000?

[@djjc9782]

@@Tronicsfix yet in this video, you keep saying youll never make them waterproof again... whilst a couple of dollars of sealant would solve that and add more to resale value

[@MarkH10]

Obsolescence at $100s? Apple continues that past $5000. Rossman was refused, and then repaired his in a video here at the YTUniversity. He even brought in a 9 yr. old to repair a device on camera, after Apple refused to do it.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yep

[@spvillano]

Well, got a couple of brand spanking new Samsung smartphones, field repair voids any notion of being water resistant.

[@hawaiisidecar]

@@spvillano not if you use an original adhesive stencil.

[@neonoir__]

For the unfixable hero 7s: if the boards inside are fine and only screen, battery, lens or something is broken you can sell the boards. There is a small community that makes "naked gopros" for cinematic first person view drones. They take out all the unnecessary stuff (all the plastic, screen, lens cover, battery, etc) off to save weight. These could still be worth something and be useful to someone.

[@edrakulic]

Seeing as you have the ifixit kit, there is a tool designed to be heated and laid on the spots where the adhesive are vs using hot air that can damage the plastics. I think the tool is called the i-opener, you throw it in the mic for a bit and it holds its heat but spreads out that heat so its not concentrated in one spot like the hot air gun

[@Th3OmegaPoint]

I hate how everything is made to be disposable these days, there should be laws to prevent companies making unrepairable products.

[@MrSupermugen]

again anther YT reply who has no understanding, form factor is the reason here, gopros are small action camera - having screws etc in it would increase its size considerably. What do you do? sell like this an sell heaps? or make it repairable for the sensitive monkeys and have a hand held camera you cant mount to anything so they sell 5% of what they wouldve?

[@Th3OmegaPoint]

@@MrSupermugen Nice job on the condescending attutude but you don't know what you're talking about. I has little to do with form factor and everything to do with cost. It's cheaper to seal it with adhesive than use a serviceable watertight gasket.

[@jonmayer]

@@MrSupermugen actually a lot of this has to do with it's waterproof ratings.

[@pow9606]

There should be some fixable rating standards on devices. They put ratings on videos, ratings on food in the supermarkets, environmental markings on packaging etc.

[@mrfeelgood992]

@@MrSupermugen You are one of those guys who is really stupid but thinks he's smart and everybody has to endure you.

[@flyingmonkey8245]

Who is selling a GoPro 7 black “broken” when all they needed to fix was then lens that is supposed to be replaced for so cheap?

[@ackiid]

because views and likes

[@BleachIsFTW]

@@ackiid you're telling me an ebay seller is selling these easily repairable devices for views and likes? What

[@ackiid]

@@BleachIsFTW I am telling you that what you see is not necessarily true, like this show on tv about storage unit finds etc etc

[@BleachIsFTW]

@@ackiid ah, good insight. If so he is wasting his time with me as I'm just here to see him tear down stuff :P but yeah I can see that for sure

[@xxpatrick204xx]

@@BleachIsFTW he buys from the place that collects returns (warranty replacements, wrong item, shipping damages, etc) from stores. These deals are real i also buy stuff like this.

[@fedorboendermaker1536]

For 107$ a piece I feel like these could be used as dashcams or just for other situations where you don't need the camera to be waterproof or looking perfect

[@Balmung812]

you can buy enclosures to make it waterproof really.

[@pierregoldstein]

15:50, next time plug it in first and see if the screen powers on before putting in the adhesive. You never know if the part is defective and you need to return it.

[@Sno_opy_ten_14_29]

Thx for sharing. Some devices just aren't made to be repaired. I like that you don't take it all apart but focus on what is broken. I am always impressed when you can reconnect those ribbon cables and know how to remove and solder the chips back onto the boards. I been paid for doing repairs to a computer once but that was a strange situation where the computer ran a test device and no one wanted to recode the software. I got a paycheck but it was a one shot deal. I do repairs now on what I own and can't afford to buy new so watching your videos helps me to see how to open things up. Those gopro cams are beyond me. Admire your guts for even trying.

[@lochanathambeliyagoda5065]

Was it just me or when we were little having a go pro was like the coolest thing

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...GoPro didn't exist when I was "little"!

[@lochanathambeliyagoda5065]

TronicsFix yeah lol but It did when I was little I always wanted one but I got a dslr instead lol

[@Mushiii]

my 9yro cousin thinks he's cool because he got a GoPro for his birthday haha

[@patryki1]

thaha they weren´t a thing until i sold them at my first job, i think the gopro 3 has been announced as soon as i started in my first job, they definitly weren´t a thing when i was little ^^

[@mr.critic]

I remember the GoPro brand "explode" into fame after mythbusters

[@Paulkjoss]

I’m impressed how sturdy these things are inside... Mine has survived plenty of abuse and still ticks along. There is surprisingly little inside them really for what they do... nice video, thanks!

[@smith040296]

Gopros are supposed to be for active lifestyles. But they sure break easy.

[@Tronicsfix]

Exactly!

[@TravisFloyd]

TronicsFix in fairness, they still operate.

[@infernus6278]

There's no reason for those screens not to be plastic, with simple protector on. They would never break, and its not a touchscreen you use 6 hours a day so you would mind it not being a glass

[@mjc0961]

@@TravisFloyd What do GoPro's boots taste like?

[@Masson1903]

they are for active lifestlyes. However dropping them or hitting them about will still break them. Would be the same if you threw your bike around and hit it off things. With care go pros are perfect! Mount it and youre good

[@ShadowEli94]

Hey @TronixFix, 2 thinks I’ve learned from fighting with these. A box razor blade is great for getting rid of the old silicone from the frame, and B-7000 epoxy is great for re-waterproofing and for a more secure seal. TESA adhesive can break, especially with the abuse a GoPro gets. Hope this helps! Glad to see you working on new stuff!

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Wow, I’m always surprised that broken and supposedly unrepairable products are still that expensive. 641$ for 6 GoPros.

[@StabStabStabStabby]

Some people like a gamble

[@zzzzzz...9902]

Well you can't fix stupid...

[@urukadooedwards7637]

Who's Stupid?

[@gregh7457]

@@urukadooedwards7637 110 each for broken gopro's is a bit steep but this guy can repair damn near anything and he's making youtube content $ so he is not stupid but if thats the price regular people with ham fists are paying then yea they're stupid

[@humbertojunior2819]

Fixed that Go pro 8 until you broke it. Nicely done. Tracing back roots.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...yep!

[@StabStabStabStabby]

They need to start making unrepairable stuff like this illegal. It's just incredibly wasteful, instead of replacing a part you need to replace the whole unit.

[@Tronicsfix]

Completely agree

[@dodgydruid]

Nature of the beast re capitalism, they don't want you to ever repair anything if it meant each time it broke down you were forced to buy a new one. American carmakers were pretty nasty in that regard when planned replacement of a US car went from 20 years to 15, to 10 and down to 5 and they put in design flaws purposefully to make sure your big car almost self destructed to the set interval.

[@MrSupermugen]

Form factor is the issue here, if its made repairable the camera wouldnt be this small, gopro users want smaller and better cameras, sorry but your point is mute because of this.

[@hztm]

@@MrSupermugen You work for Gopro ?

[@Mobin92]

@@MrSupermugen With the 7 the lens could easily be replaced... With the 8 suddenly not anymore. How did that make the device smaller or better?

[@TheRedskins2175]

Steve, thank you for taking all the pain for us. I'm sure after watching this, about half of us just tossed our broken gopros over our shoulder and into the trash!

[@Tronicsfix]

Probably. It sucks that they are so unrepairable.

[@TheRedskins2175]

@@Tronicsfix I did fix my 3 PS4 controller analog sticks thanks to your video a couple weeks back. Now if I can only get my kids off it for a sec.

[@claymcguire2818]

Broooo

[@JamesFPV]

In the drone community, we take apart brand new gopros to make them as lite as possible. As long as the insides work, you could still possibly make a profit on them if you sell to one of us drone guys.

[@yourdream8u]

@TronicsFix I have 2 tips for these repairs. First heat gun not a bad heat gun but I think this repair would benefit from a full size heat gun from like Lowe’s or Home Depot.2nd the lcd pry or chip removal use a scraper type razor blade you can get in without scratching or damage and it pry good too. Also for sealing you could use jb stick for wet conditions around lcd. And silicon in a syringe to control spread for attaching front and rear. I holds things together better than you think.

[@vroomvroomvacuumcleaner9547]

imagine selling a broken 7 when the front lense twists off and is like $10 all u have to do is pull on it then twist

[@juan2049]

Fr I didn’t realize that’s all it took.

[@jalbert9613]

Funny thing is GoPro designed it to be removable on the hero 5-7. You have to remove the front lens to put it in a dive housing for scuba diving. Cracks me up that someone thought it to be not fixable or unusable. They made it so if it gets scratched or broken you can change it yourself.

[@slipthegrip5578]

Imagine having so little understanding of GoPro's to arrogantly inspect its exterior to assume that's where the "unfixable" part lies. Could be compromised water proofing, issues on a print plate causing the camera to stall mid recording, could be sound malfunctions, whatever.... could be 1000 things that deemed it unrepairable and this guy looks at a broken glass lens (replaceable without tools) and assume that's the issue. Pops in a battery and doesn't even try recording. Destroys the front of a camera, pops it back on twisted to look like a curly fry, puts a couple of double sided sticky tapes underneath and calls it pretty much fixed lol 😆 who wants a gopro that dies in rain? Can't believe how many likes vs dislikes this video has .... no critical assessment of this guys ignorance whatsoever 😳

[@thomasandorfer6917]

Awesome job. This was kinda fun to see you work on these. Love seeing the inside of them

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! It was fun trying to fix them!

[@ignachiusss]

Hi Steve! Thanks for all your amazing videos, I see them all as soon as they're out. You have inspired me to try to solder a new USB hub on a not so old phone that was lying down on a drawer cuz it has a broken pin. Just ordered the parts, Wish me luck!

[@Tronicsfix]

That's awesome! Good luck!

[@raulp202]

gl man

[@pagedeveloper]

Thank you, I just purchased one of the Ifixit tool kits. Just arrived today, will get to use it on Friday. Thank you again for showing what it will do.

[@MarcusC]

Weird how it was so difficult for you to get the lens of, taking the lens of was actually a thing that I did pretty often when i had the 7 black. Because you need to take it of to put it into a protective and even more water proof casing.

[@Tronicsfix]

It's supposed to be easy.

[@memesoo.kang_]

@@Tronicsfix you have to pull it ou a bit before twisting because they lock in to the pattern (?creases) inside

[@MarcusC]

@@memesoo.kang_ Yup that's correct, that makes it a lot easier.

[@Tronicsfix]

@@memesoo.kang_ I'm telling you, I know how to remove them. Some of them are not that easy!

[@TheCod3r]

Liking before I watch the video just because Steve is awesome 👌

[@oom-bakkies]

Why did they use glass? Even Nintendo was smart enough to put plastic screens on the Switch, because kids will drop it. GoPros will go through far more abuse. Sure it'll scratch easier, but the screen won't crack and you'd be able to buy protective covers anyway.

[@jokuemt]

yeah plastic screen + glass screen protector is best combo, you get best of both worlds, plastic wont crack, and the glass feels better to touch/swipe on and wont scratch up as easily as plastic, and you can easily replace the glass screen protector if it ever cracks or something. Another annoying thing companies do too often is having glass back covers, they are just slippery and breaks too easily ugh

[@The_Keeper]

Because money, thats why. If you made them more durable/repairable, people would buy new ones less often. Whenever a company does something that seems massively stupid, always *Always* assume greed. You'll rarely, if ever, be wrong.

[@HelmuthGerka]

@@AppleReviews Video on a plastic screen looks soo much worse, even tho i still agree with something like a Switch which is basically a kids toy or a GoPro that is supposed to be durable it makes sense to use.

[@korayhanhallo9407]

Watching you fix something unknown to you reminds me of me fixing old laptops of friends. I love it

[@v4re395]

Front lens cover is easily replaced on H7B, made me gringe a lot, when you used pliers. Just have to pull and twist. Also GoPro sells this part for 19 dollars.

[@James-eo6bu]

Yeah I didn't understand this

[@campus206]

Thanks to your videos I have encouraged myself to buy equipment on ebay and repair them I have already done it with 2 gopro 5, an nvidia shield and some androd tv, a GPS garming,and 2 battery chargers

[@RenaultFixChannel]

it is totally reparable, you can find front case on AliExpress for 20 dollars and new glue is in fact a problem for it but you can totally take your time and carefully heat it up and save the glue

[@KnightMirkoYo]

I thought one might try using t-7000 or something like that. If it works with phones, why not here?

[@RenaultFixChannel]

@@KnightMirkoYo I don't know glues im not a professional I fix stuff for hobby, I was surprised just that he haven't bought front cases for it, but im sure there is a glue that can be used instead of the original one

[@RenaultFixChannel]

its totally worth to do second video on it @TronicsFix 1. front case on Ali 20$ piece if you get more I think it will be cheaper 2. t7000 glue 50ml 3$ on Ali 3. content for us, revenue from KZbin and at the end camera is worth around 200$

[@jordic.4931]

I love when you first attemp a repair.

[@BLiNKx86]

After changing out these parts, it seems you would have to verify they are still waterproof before reselling them eh? Troublesome...

[@Tronicsfix]

These would not be waterproof unless you're just replacing the camera lens.

[@MarkH10]

I'd sell them 'repaired/not waterproof' - use a housing for all wildlife photography. A housing ads a layer of protection anyway. Think about this. If these several devices we see in this video had been housed at the time of damage, would that shock have been visited on the lenses and screens, or just on the housing?? * When I bought my first GoPro in 2013, I bought an underwater housing. I'm in Vegas. The only water I will encounter is in the fountains on the strip, or at a car wash. I bought a layer of protection from dust and shock.

[@Tronicsfix]

@@MarkH10 Yes, they can still be used underwater with a housing.

[@BLiNKx86]

Ahh right on. If you list it on eBay are you allowed to call it "seller refurbished" if the waterproofing isn't up to spec?

[@glasslinger]

@@BLiNKx86 Not unless you tell them about the waterproofing. Refurbished means meets all specs with minor cosmetic irregularities.

[@Qui-GonJohn]

Can't believe I've just watched all of this. Engrossing. Subscribed.

[@duartefilipepereiraneves6933]

The hero 7 lens is user replaceable you just need to push it out and twist at the same time

[@torresalxndr]

Yes indeed, he was struggling because he was just trying to twist, instead of pulling on it and then twisting. Easily comes off.

[@TheFiftyQuid]

Excellent video. I always enjoy watching you repair new items. The teardown is my favourite part. I think it's the discovery aspect of it.

[@Hitlooser22]

It hurt me inside a little seeing you replacing the lens cover, which is easily replaceable with just your hand. You just have to pull it away from the camera body and twist. GoPro even sell these...

[@InFlamesOfSorrow]

Exactly what i thought... haha Just pull and twist, easy to get off

[@gregh7457]

@@InFlamesOfSorrow well apparently not all are that easy, otherwise he could have done it that way. Are you suggesting he has girly hands? hit it with his purse?

[@InFlamesOfSorrow]

@@gregh7457 nah i am just saying that he didnt know how to do it and therefore did it wrong

[@lukebarnes8097]

Yeah, they didn't exactly look "unfixable" to me 😂

[@20EUR20]

Good job. I don't own a GoPro but I've seen a gopro front screen removal tool.

[@tvishmaychoudhary69]

Finally something that is not a console

[@masterims6419]

You are the imposter

[@tvishmaychoudhary69]

@@masterims6419 iam 😂

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you enjoy these!

[@RhysesPuff]

I love how you try to fix everything

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks!

[@ryanboodhoo3512]

Hey could you try to fix 2020 next I know it might take two videos 😂

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...it would take all of 2021 to fix 2020!

[@ryanboodhoo3512]

@@Tronicsfix just live stream it 😂😂

[@ryanboodhoo3512]

Hey I have some powerbeats 3 that I would like repaired the left ear hook broke I was wondering if you could fix it I don't have a hot air station like you

[@EyosiB]

I always enjoy watching you, keep it up man!

[@ogma9027]

Bloody hell, talk about making an item difficult to repair! You literally had to trash the rear LCD to remove it, not exactly engineer friendly!!

[@cheapasstech]

Heat mat, brake cleaner, goo gone... lcd will just drop out

[@stephens9772]

I love watching you take apart stuff like this, how about doing a flat screen tv?

[@Tronicsfix]

Maybe...the problem with those is that they're so expensive to ship.

[@stephens9772]

TronicsFix if you check out Offer up or Facebook marketplace you might find one local to buy. Or maybe do a computer monitor?

[@sebekpel]

"I bought all working gopro's"

[@realcourte]

Nice job again! :) Very difficult to repair those "modern" glued electronic items. Go, Go, GO!

[@Fanofwhom]

“Are they really unfixable” Well no not if Steven fixs em

[@HuzzaTVDreamBook]

Nice information vlog episode 👍👍

[@falxie_]

Seems kind of ironic that an action camera isn't repairable given how they're used

[@joeyhenry7312]

Bravo for even attempting this. Awesome to watch. At least we now know the front lens cover can be replaced without to much issue.

[@birdman4274]

Eventually you'll buy a brand new car and the front headlamp will go so you have to dispose of the whole car. It's the way the world's going.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...or pay $5,000 for a new one!

[@toxicblood100]

I bought a 2003 ford mustang just because the owner was sick of the cigarette smell it built up.

[@stevenhernandez7315]

For the screen repair with taking that front cover off ,if u have a water proof case or holder case put it in either and it will close that gap that u have

[@Jakefrc]

“Unrepairable” literally needs a replacement lens, that’s supposed to be a user replaceable item.

[@twannooitmeer9146]

Those front lenses are really easy to replace; you need to pull and twist at the same time. On my gopro 7 black i regularly remove it to replace with a polarisation filter. People who deemed it unrepairable obviously didn't know what they were looking at

[@DerHeilendeLotus]

Ther are even tools specifically for this that you can buy for a few quid to twist the lens off, without needing vice grips..

[@lbsiuk]

I had to replace my Hero 4 Silver's rear LCD. I have never spent so much time on any repair but did eventually fix it.

[@DarkGT]

Why they bother putting real glass, the screen looks very poor quality anyway.

[@ericpode6095]

I suppose they think it indicates quality. It's like cell phones with glass backs that seem to shatter at the slightest tap!

[@NARCDELUSION]

Nice work. Learned a lot about these cameras.

[@zoloatgai]

Impressive repair skill！

[@Valeriy7D0]

wow 6 broken GoPros but all 6 boot up (!) and have back LCD working with a backlight!! You have to be incredibly lucky.

[@silenthour.]

After wintergatan this is prolly one of my fav channels to watch on youtube. keep it up love your vids.

[@slagdemon]

Love your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@365sandeshdabhade2]

Awesome work sir 😍😍

[@naskomitrov5456]

I suggest adding a little layer of silicon, at work we do the same if we open a starter soleniod (on cars mainly) to replace bolt and contactors and then we add black silicon so its waterproofed and it doesnt rust from the weather or car washes

[@WCWarrior99]

We enjoy watching you attempt something new. Thank you for the great videos.

[@dazuk1969]

Love that....more and more we see tech manufactures making stuff in a way that makes it very difficult for folk to fix them. Big shout to ya dude for finding a way...peac to ya.

[@tomstours2220]

That was a really great video. You inspire others to fix their tech too. I completely agree with your point that more companies should build products that can be more easily repaired.

[@jofus3604]

I been a tinkerer all my life! I try to fix things just to see if I can. Even if I can't fix it I always learn something. Just like u learning about not going so deep on that cover. U might try a wider blade next time. Great video!

[@mobilechaosyt]

Betafpv does make a necked GoPro case which requires you to open the GoPro and remove the guts. This case also removes the screen. This might be a good way to resell broken gopros as converted for FPV drones.

[@patprop74]

As far as adhesive goes you should look into Automobile glass removal and replacement adhesive you could probably dissolve the old one with some solvent, As for the destroyed front cover when taking it apart, it seems like it could be a small business opportunity for you, find a friend with a good resin printer and make a replacement plastic injection mould for it and get yourself a used manual plastic injection moulding unit and start offring the replacement front cover or simply buy as many damaged Go pro's as you can and use the mentioned tools to fix and resell them.

[@PeteyG708]

What about using something to sandwich the go pro to help the front adhere? Like a small piece of wood and a clamp with light/moderate pressure?

[@tabunawatikoraubara8749]

very good to learn from this channel

[@PolymathTheDiver]

I did a pain noise while watching at 14:06. Just pure reaction to the pain!

[@austingladden1129]

To replace the front lens cover (like at 5:12), you could put a credit card or something thin in between two opposing corners of the lens cover and face of the camera, pry it apart so there is a gap in between the face of the camera and the cover, then twist it off.

[@mykhayloparkulab3293]

That's a really nice video. I mean in contrast to many others it is a challenge (even for TronicsFix) to repair a GoPro. I'd love to see more like this

[@tapston]

i was gonna play a game but i saw you uploaded and just couldnt resist not watch your videos

[@dalura6780]

Nice video! Its cool to see you repair other things then videogame consoles, even though i still love those videos👌

[@rayanjilani]

Nice video as always 😀

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks 😋

[@JustLikeParadise]

Good vid. The GoPro lens has to be pulled a little to unlock, then twist. Channel locks are overkill.

[@kollerd31]

Great video once again!

[@jonathansaks2711]

Great video. Why don't you use painter's tape to cover the plastics?

[@ShadowGraphGamers]

This is amazing video my friend 😊

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you very much

[@vinceb9310]

Nice Job Steve

[@steveaustin330]

Great episode.

[@Tronicsfix]

Hey thanks!

[@mrmcairns]

Nice to see someone else fixing stuff, just cause. I've always disliked the disposable society. Well done you 😀👍

[@Naibaffx]

i really really enjoy this videos 👍🏻

[@anthonyjanssen1936]

Always fun to watch these videos. When you tried to remove the screen, it shattered in a thousand pieces. When you first put some transparant packing tape over the screed, it wont get that messy and it won't end up in your eyes or fingers. Safety first 😉

[@jannis9163]

The lens cover is not hard to get off due to the gasket! You have to lift it up a little so that the teeth on the lens to no grip into grooves on the case anymore. I found the best way to do it, is to use two guitar picks and push them between cover and case on the lower as well as the upper side.

[@clintdaddy151]

Love your videos ,it helped me repair a ps4 slim . Keep up the good work

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks, will do!

[@InobuZ]

You need a clamping fixture to hold the base. That way you can pry the face or other pieces slowly. What I have come to know is the stronger the adhesive the slower you have to apply the prying force.

[@henriquecosme6776]

Ótimo trabalho parabéns 🤩🇧🇷👍

[@goosenman2]

I really enjoyed that - like a mini voyage of discovery.

[@davidf4073]

@TroniFix u could try cylinder head paste to replace the glue. It might make it waterproof

[@treedruid]

Don't stress, your learning a new skill. You will get better with each GoPro repair. Considering you repaired a non repairable device. Keep practising and you will find a way to repair them without damaging them.

[@CMgraffix]

love it, maybe create a case?

[@dancando6391]

Im not sure if its been asked before. but there is this windshield repair epoxy that seems to work pretty well. Have you ever tried to repair a cracked screen with that? Would be interesting to see if it worked.