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Scorpio_SW

Replacement Snap Latch for Hero 9 Enclosure

So I just used my waterproof enclosure on my new Hero 9 for the first time at a waterpark and everything was great except the plastic snap latch completely broke just from opening and closing a couple of times. Does anyone know if it is possible to get a stronger aluminum one? I found some on Amazon but they were for the Hero 4 and I haven't been able to find any for the Hero 9 version. It's disappointing for such an important piece of the case to be made out of plastic that breaks so easily out of normal use.

Posted Aug 30, 2021, 4:03 PM UTC

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AraiMay•

Was it an official GoPro case? If so, I would just send it back for a replacement.

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Some3rdiShitHERO10 Black•

If you broke an official GoPro protective housing after a couple uses, it was definitely user error or you got an already broken unit. Those things are tough af.

If the little tab wasn't pushed over before forcing it open, i could see how you could break the latch mechanism but that thing is built sturdy to withstand alot of impact

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User_EditorHERO10 Black•

Can you post a pic of the broken one? I'd like to see where it broke.

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