A video showing you how to remove the USB charging door on a GoPro Hero 5 Black so you can connect an external battery or power bank to the Hero 5 Black for extended shooting, long time lapses or night lapses while using the mounting frame that came with the Hero 5.

Order the official GoPro Powerbank for Hero 5 Black.


It allows you to recharge your GoPro up to 4 times or enables you to do long uninterrupted time lapses.

Many people need the option to add external power to their GoPro Hero 5 especially if you will be recording long night-lapses were you need to capture for 8 to 10 hours. This is the only solution at this point as GoPro does not appear to be making any battery backpacks for the GoPro Hero 5. This is evident due to the lack of accessory port on the back because of its new water proof design. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, as I know many who need the option of extended shooting...and water proof extended shooting at that. Enjoy your new GoPro Hero 5, it truly is an amazing and versatile little camera.