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It may be either a loose connection to the LCD screen, that the LCD screen is faulty and needs to be replaced or worst case that there is a fault on the motherboard.

Try shining a torch at an angle close to the LCD screen to check if you can detect an image at all when using the camera. It will be very faint so try it in a darkened room if possible.

If you can detect an image it means that there is a backlight problem with the screen. Either there is no power being supplied from the motherboard to the backlight circuit in the LCD screen or the backlight circuit in the screen is faulty and the screen will have to be replaced as it cannot be repaired. Hopefully it is not a motherboard problem in supplying backlight power to the screen.

If you cannot detect an image (or even if you can) then unfortunately without a schematic, the only way to determine if it is a problem with the screen or the motherboard is to replace one or the other. Again hopefully it is not a motherboard problem.

Here’s a link to a video that shows how to replace the LCD screen + digitizer in the camera. This will also help you to check if the LCD video flex cable connection is OK.

Here’s a link to the GoPro Hero5 Black Repair guides which may also help if the video isn’t clear enough at some points. Unfortunately there is no ifixit guide showing the LCD screen removal.

I have the exact same problem. Bought my GoPro 2 weeks ago, used it for 2 weeks... downloaded / updated the firmware this morning using the iPhone app... restarted and now the back / LCD screen doesn"t turn on at all. I chatted with support for 2 hours and they had me manually install the update which I downloaded here:

and then installed by coping the resulting "UPDATE" folder to my SD card, which after a couple tries did take but didn"t fix the problem. I"m left with a 2 week old GoPro that has a non-functioning LCD screen.

I"d put money on the firmware update being the issue as 1) that"s the only thing that"s changed for me since this morning and b) the problem is that the touchscreen isn"t displaying anything at all.

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Most common fault is forcing sd card inside of the camera by mistake instead of sd card slot. That will cause the rear screen remains blank because when sd card gets inside of the camera, it will damage the LCD screen cable.

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Today GoPro announced its latest action camera, the GoPro HERO+ LCD.  This marks the first time GoPro has done an ‘off-cycle’ release of a new camera product, as the company has historically released new action cams in the September/October timeframe.  It also bookends a rather busy week of announcements for the company.  Last week they announced both their intentions of launching a drone early next year, as well as their crazy 6-camera spherical mount system.  And that’s all before we talk about an apparent upcoming software update to start cloud sync of GoPro files to some sort of still unannounced internet service.  And don’t forget that even more crazy 16-camera virtual reality mount they built for Google.

The new GoPro HERO+ LCD is sorta exactly as the name implies: It’s the 2014 GoPro HERO…plus…an LCD screen.  Well, and connectivity over WiFi and Bluetooth Smart.

You’ll likely remember that the entry level GoPro HERO was $129US, and had a non-removable external case.  That meant that you couldn’t take it out of the case, which in turn meant you couldn’t add in any additional rear-attaching accessories such as the extra battery packs or LCD screen.

They also added in the WiFi and Bluetooth Smart compatibility.  Not for sensors, but rather for connecting to your mobile phone. This connectivity allows you to transfer photos and videos over to your phone, and then up to the interwebs.  Further, the HERO+ LCD includes the remote highlight tagging, which wasn’t available on the lower end model.  This means you can use the remote control to tag highlights so you can find them quicker later on during editing.

Finally, the camera has an internal editing capability, allowing you to slice the clips a bit better before transferring them.  This helps reduce the time to transfer video clips to your phone, making the process a little bit quicker.  This is planned to come to the HERO4 Silver later this summer, and the HERO4 Black as well (if you have bought the additional LCD back touchscreen).

Now the downside is that you can’t swap out batteries like the more expensive HERO4 Silver & HERO4 Black.  Nor can you remove it from the case like those other units (at +$100 and +$200 respectively).  You’ll also lack the 2.7K and 4K video, as well as some of the higher speed options found like the 120/240FPS speeds.  Same goes for lack of HDMI connectivity.

But the reality is that for the vast majority of folks wanting an affordable camera, the specs hit the core of the market.  The noted 2.5 hour battery life is in the ballpark of most other units these days (though, without a way to swap batteries, that can be a problem for certain activities).  Here’s a comparison between the four GoPro HERO units:

The Hero+ LCD unit includes a few different back doors, so you can use it in wet environments and still touch the screen, as well as using an open door too.

This is a brilliant move by GoPro.  Since last October’s announcements came out, it left a bit of a hole in the price range.  They had the GoPro HERO Basic (2014 Edition) at $129, but then the next camera up was at $399US (HERO4 Silver), and then the HERO4 Black at $499 at the top.  For many (including myself), the brilliant touch screen on the back of the HERO4 Silver was loved – but for most consumers that was a bit pricey when existing action cameras were mostly in the $200-$300 range.  But with GoPro’s cheaper HERO base not having mobile phone connectivity and a bunch of other limitations, it wasn’t as ideal in the share-it-instantly world that is today.

By removing the 2.7K/4K support in the HERO4 Silver and focusing on 1080p (w/60FPS) support with good phone connectivity – they hit the majority of the audience (Oh, for those curious why I’ve said that Garmin needed to be at 2.7K support on their new XE product, it’s because they priced themselves that high).

In some ways, it’s almost like GoPro did a bit of a fake-you-out move price-wise.  See, both TomTom and Garmin recently announced new cameras – and matched GoPro’s $399 prices for certain models (for reasons that even then seemed hard to justify).  With those cameras being less well known, and specs to the average consumer in the same range – it was a hard sell. With the GoPro brand so strong, you have to compete and beat on multiple levels: Specifications and Prices.

In the case of Garmin, this move is even more so ironic – given Garmin recently cut the display when they updated Garmin VIRB lineup with the X/XE and decided to go without the preview screen that was present on the first generation units. A move that many of you thought was short-sighted (no PUN intended).

Looking forward, the real question is will GoPro again release this fall as they have done annually for years?  With neither the recently announced Garmin or TomTom units actually shipping yet – it might be challenging for both if GoPro doubles down as usual in the fall with new models.  In Garmin’s case, they are better positioned with a more unique offering around widely extended sensor offerings in the X/XE range, including new automotive and boating support – but that continues to be more of a niche offering at the $299 price point when trying to compete with GoPro branding/marketing.  While TomTom will need to iterate quickly with their automated movie maker software to truly become a competitive offering.

Definitely an interesting market for sure.  For those curious about my recommendations – for 95% of folks it’ll likely shift from the Hero4 Silver to the HERO+ LCD, assuming there are no issues with it.  The reason being that if you’re using it for cycling and such, you can actually use your Garmin Edge device with the GoPro, inside of Garmin’s free VIRB Edit software suite – thus getting all the benefits of data overlays there (I suppose Garmin is probably happy you’re buying their device).  It’s really only if you’re doing direct to camera sensors and don’t already have a GPS device for speed/distance/pace/altitude that I’d recommend looking at the Garmin X/XE lineup.

Note: You can now order the Hero+ LCD via both Amazon and Clever Training.  While both sites help support the site here and all the work I do, by using Clever Training you’re also going to save 10% on your order with DCR Reader Coupon Code DCR10BTF – further, you’ll get free shipping within the US!

GoPro announced a quadcopter droneand two separate virtual reality camera rigs in the span of less than 24 hours last week. This week? It’s back to action cameras. Today GoPro has announced the Hero+ LCD, a new low-end option in the Hero line of action cameras. The camera goes on sale this Sunday, June 7th, and retails for $299.

The Hero+ LCD isn’t going to wow users with the ability to shoot extreme slow motion or 4K footage, but the specs are slightly better than what’s found on the relative bargain bin $129 Hero. The new camera shoots video up to a resolution of 1080p at 60 frames per second and photos at 8MP, and has an LCD touchscreen on the back — all improvements on the entry-level version. The rest is basically the same: it’s waterproof up to 40m (131’), has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and supports microSD cards up to 64GB.

While the price isn’t necessarily cheap, it fills the one obvious hole in GoPro’s line of products. With the Hero+ LCD, GoPro now sells its Hero4 line of cameras at prices of $129, $299, $399, and $499. Companies like Sony have tried competing with GoPro at the high end to mild success, but the best weapon for the likes of Garmin, Xiaomi, and even HTC, has been price — until now.

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.

★★★★★ A GoPro HERO+ LCD (Wi-Fi Enabled) review will not answer these 48 questions. Get the truth from people who own a GoPro HERO+ LCD (Wi-Fi Enabled), including the fact that it won"t...

• Does anyone know why this gopro hero goes blank while recording? I mount it on my dashboard in my car and it just goes blank. what's the reason. help?

• Think i'm going to get the GoPro Hero+lcd for a gift for my boyfriend. Does anyone have any advice on what else might be needed/want to get started..?

• Mine was in the retail box. Looked perfectly normal and looked unopened. I cannot remember if the box was "factory sealed." There was a plastic bag around the retail box (that is how Amazon is packaging stuff now). I would return.

• My Go Pro+LCD can record for approx. 2 hours with the display and WiFi off. 1:25 with WiFi on. Above all, remember to have a lot-O-fun :)#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• I bought this for my daughter and her husband they had one without the LCD and has always commented that they wish they had have the LCD. It remains to be seen whether it"s better or not it would just seem that would be easier to see what you"re shooting

• I would think, unless you"ll only be using it as an action camera mounted to a helmet or something, the LCD is absolutely worth the extra cost. If you will use it as a point and shoot camera at any point, the LCD is almost compulsory, unless you want to link the camera to your phone and use it as a viewfinder, which is not very convenient and a clunky solution.#GoPro_HERO+_LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• Well you would have to use the app for your smartphone in order to see what the camera is seeing. This product is an action camera so where ever you put the camera at on you is how it is going to view. It has an LCD screen on the back to view what it sees but once hooked to certain attachments you may not be able to view#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• It appears that you actually CAN do this according to the official documentation. https://gopro.com/support/articles/using-the-camera-while-charging#GoPro_HERO+_Review

• I suppose you mean a portable charger? I"m not sure. You"d definitely have to use it with the back off of the camera - which doesn"t inhibit its operation any, but certainly lessens the application with which you might use/mount the camera.

• You can"t change the battery. The camera is fused to the housing, so the camera can"t be removed if the housing is damaged.#GoPro_HERO+_LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

QUESTION: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY THIS GOPRO HERO GOES BLANK WHILE RECORDING? I MOUNT IT ON MY DASHBOARD IN MY CAR AND IT JUST GOES BLANK. WHAT'S THE REASON. HELP?

• No, you can not swap out the battery. The battery is internal and cannot be removed. Which in my opinion makes it a $200+ disposable camera regardless of a extended warranty available. Hope this answers your question. Regards.

• It has an internal battery which requires charging. Multiple cameras would have to be used if more than one battery was needed in a session. That being said, the battery does have a fairly long life span.#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

QUESTION: SO IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE CASE OFF THE MODEL AND YOU WANT THAT, AND YOU ALSO WANT ONE WITH AN LCD, WHAT IS THE BEST MODEL TO GO WITH?

• I think the go Pro hero 4+. I"m pretty sure that"s the go Pro camera that has a built-in LCD screen and also comes out of the case. The only thing is it"s much more expensive. But then you can also change the batteries. Hope that helps.

QUESTION: THINK I'M GOING TO GET THE GOPRO HERO+LCD FOR A GIFT FOR MY BOYFRIEND. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE ON WHAT ELSE MIGHT BE NEEDED/WANT TO GET STARTED..?

• 3-way tripod, memory card and smart remote worked well for me as a starter kit, especially if it will be used to capture general travel photos.#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• Yes it is! Check out the link for instructions https://gopro.com/support/articles/how-to-pair-your-hero-lcd-camera-and-smart-or-wi-fi-remote#GoPro_HERO+_Review

• The battery lasts about one hour and 45 minutes at 720 pixels. I have a backup flash light unit that adds another hour and a half if necessary. Recharging takes about an hour. I am not 100% sure as I just plug the camera in and go do something else. Usually, about an hour later I go look, it"s charged and I put it away.

• HERO+ LCD features SuperView, a GoPro-exclusive video mode that captures the world"s most immersive wide-angle perspective. It allows you to capture more of yourself and your surroundings in the shot-resulting in captivating, ultra engaging footage of every adventure.

• I have a three piece band and you only have to get back about 2 1/2 to three meters to get us all in. I have never used a wide angle before so I don"t have much to compare it to other than that.#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• On the GoPro Hero+LCD, the camera is embedded/fixed inside the housing (it cannot be removed). So as long as you are using the Waterproof (non-vented) back door, and it is closed tightly . . . the camera is waterproof down to 40 meters/ 131 feet.

• This certain GoPro is built into the case. You can open the back door to access the charging port and memory card. Otherwise the camera does not come out of the case.#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• If you have a 4k television or a high grade smart phone with 4k display and would like to pay twice the ammount.i would reccomend the hero 4. The hero 4 has 4k recording thats why it is so expensive. But everything else it has is the same as my go pro. And some versions of the hero 4 dont have the lcd screen like mine. Its all about your budget

• Not as good As a regular compact camera would be. It"s mainly for action sports where you do not have the ability to focus on a picture because of what you"re doing

• In my opinion no, it"s mainly for videoing with drones, it"s got very good quality video, I have 2 and do video editing so I put a small window in the main video with the second video, it"s pretty cool#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• Hi there. This item is like new. I have the original box. I used this item for 2 weeks and then put everything back in the box. It has not been used since. I also have the bike mount (unopened, in original packaging) as well as the tripod available as well if you would also like to purchase these accessories.

• As the GoPro HERO and GoPro HERO+ LCD cameras have non-removable batteries only specific extended battery packs can be used. One of these is the Limefuel Epic L40GH (available via Amazon). The response provided by Competitive Cyclist is inappropriate as it refers to other models of GoPro cameras.#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• No. It does not come with the charger. But it does come with a USB cable to connect to a charger that you would buy separately. Or you can just connect it to your computer and it will charge that way. There are charges available from third-party vendors or there is one also available from GoPro.#GoPro_HERO+_LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• Hi Charis... Yes, there is a screen on the camera! You can view your photos and videos as well as view before taking them. View your settings and much more... I hope this helps you?

• Hi brenda. Pictures are in 12 megapixels.the average high grade smart phone like iphone 5 and up, galaxy note 4,s5,s6 would be better for pictures. But if you have a chest mount or head harness the recording of 1080p at 60 fps records fast and clear audio and video. Great for hikes with great scenery.#GoPro_HERO+_LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• You should not need a housing, as the camera is dust and water proof. The back cover is removable and has 3 replaceable options for immersion: 1.deep, 2. not deep and 3. dust proof.

• No, you don"t need one because the camera is "sealed" in a housing already. The drawback is if you damage the housing you can"t replace it by taking the camera out. It"s all one unit.#LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• No, the hero 3 is better, this camera is damaged in the housing has no solution. the hero 3 can be changed if the housing is scratched or broken. You can also buy separate display if needed. but the connection to the Smartphone is enough if you want to see what you"re Recording I recommend you spend about $ 100 more and buy hero3 black edition. worth it.#GoPro_HERO+_LCD_(Wi-Fi_Enabled)

• Yes, it can go down 160 feet as long as you make sure the white plastic gasket seal is not covered in sand which will hold it open just enough for water to seap in