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posted on 7-7-2011 at 07:56 PM

Flooded GoPro ......

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I got new wrist case for my Hero and take it for a spin on water ........ after 10 min case was flooded .... and GoPro dead ....

..... Is it repairable ???? anyone knows company that offer this service ??? .... or I do have to say Goodbye to my HERO ????

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posted on 7-7-2011 at 08:43 PM

New Hero or just new Wrist Case?

How old is the camera? How old is the case?

Did you notice any damage or foreign matter around the gasket?

Fresh or salt water?

Water damage is not covered by the warranty, however....

Read both these threads... completely:

Quick GoPro Leak Question

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posted on 7-7-2011 at 10:59 PM

Doh

contact GoPro, you never know - they've been pretty good to me ...!

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posted on 8-7-2011 at 03:06 AM

Contact GoPro it's their issue not the dealer you got it from.

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posted on 8-7-2011 at 07:20 AM

I take mine scuba diving and snorkeling all the time, no problems. Sounds like the case may not have been closed all the way or as indego said, something may have got on the gasket and not allowed it to seal. They also have a case that is open in the back that allows for sound recording when filming. Call Gopro and ask.

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