Gen 4 Battery Replacement Tutorial

Tools Needed:

• The tool provided with your Gen 4 Battery Kit

Step 1: Unscrew the Back Colored Ring

Using the provided tool, unscrew the colored ring located at the back of your camera. This is the first step to accessing the battery compartment.

Step 2: Remove the Front Metal Cap

With the colored ring removed, carefully unscrew the metal front cap. Place the cap in a safe location, and avoid tilting the camera to prevent any internal components from shifting.

Step 3: Slide Out the Internal Components

Gently slide the internal electronics out of the metal tube. Take care during this step to avoid damaging any internal parts.

Step 4: Find the Battery

Inside the camera, you’ll find the battery, which is blue and wrapped with a black ribbon. This ribbon serves as a pull tab to help you remove the battery easily.

Step 5: Remove the Battery

Using the black ribbon, slowly and gently pull the battery out to avoid stressing the battery wire or connector. If the battery is difficult to remove due to swelling, watch the below tutorial for tips on using tweezers safely ▶️: 

Step 6: Unplug the Battery

With the battery partially removed, gently lift the gold prongs to disconnect it from the connector. Once disconnected, you can safely dispose of the old battery.

Step 7: Connect the New Battery

Align the new battery to the connector, ensuring the black wire on the battery is closest to the outside of the ShotKam, the red wire is closest to the inside, and the white wire is in the middle. Press down gently to connect the battery securely. Important: The red wire must always be closest to the internals of the camera.

⚠️ Double-Check the Connection:
Once the new battery is plugged in, make sure the plug is fully pressed down and flush with the connector. It should sit flat and even, not at an angle or loosely connected. This is a common reason the camera may not power on or might turn off unexpectedly during use.

Step 8: Reassemble Components (Start at 1:26 in Tutorial Video Here)

Hold the metal tube in your left hand with the tube sticker facing down (towards the table). Ensure the side without the sticker is facing up and visible to you. Pick up the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with your right hand and orient it so the USB port is facing up, then the battery connector is facing down towards the table. Gently insert the PCB into the metal tube slots. Important: Inserting the electronics upside down can cause WiFi activation issues (yellow-yellow LED). Check the WiFi connection after assembling the ShotKam.

Screw the front metal cap back on, then reattach the colored ring to the back of the camera.

After reassembly, turn the ShotKam on to confirm it powers up and charges correctly. You’ve now successfully replaced the battery in your Gen 4 ShotKam!