Insta360 X3 Lens replacement / lens change DIY Fast and easy

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Hi,
So I bought an Insta360 X3 to mount on my motorbike. Unfortunately I dropped it and the lens got scratched. I didn't have Insta360 insurance. Having the lens replaced by them was costly and would take up to 5 weeks (Europe/Belgium). So I decided to replace the lens myself.
This video might be lengthy and badly filmed, but I hope it can help you too. I am not super handy when it comes down to fine work, but I managed to do it, so can you!
These are the steps:
1. Order a lens on Aliexpress. They are costly but are the original ones. Select front / back lens when ordering. I got it in about 10 days nl.aliexpress....
2. Heat the cover with a hair dryer until the glue gets hot
3. Remove the cover. I did it with a thing to remove paint from glass
4. unscrew the 8 screws
5. Gently open the lid and unlink it with the base
6. Unscrew the lens
7. Put the new lens in place
8. re-attach the lid with the base
9. Close the thing down
10. TEST IT
11. Glue the cover back on
12. MOST IMPORTANTLY - BUY LENS COVERS!!!!!

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18 сен 2024

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@EricBuenoo Год назад

Came into this motivated, left unmotivated lol.

@ganeshjavhare1947 4 месяца назад

😂😂😂

@LucianoFirst 20 дней назад

@mithai66 Год назад

Anyone else experience no audio in this video ?

@mondesi83 Год назад

There is non

@henryruiz3297 9 месяцев назад

Everyone pretty much i think

@emmanuelhud1 6 месяцев назад

@mondesi83 😂😂😂 Well, that explains it👍

@mewintle Год назад

Holy cow that’s a lot of work!

@zdenek7k Год назад

So let's sum it up. What we saw - most of the video just hands or bubble wrap 🙂 There could be no sound, because all you would hear would be the rustling of the film and maybe some swearing

@emmanuelhud1 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂😂 that made me chuckle 😂😂 specially the swearing part 😅 as these jobs are tricky 😅😂

@EppicIndustries 4 месяца назад

This was helpful just seeing someone pull apart the camera. I like knowing what it looks like inside.

@godspeed_rider Год назад

Looks very easy ..thank you boi😅

@milannaskar8575 Год назад

THANKS, WORKS LIKE MAGIC

@LucasAlexK Год назад

So fast so easy wow

@user-lk7ku1ef1k 8 месяцев назад

Thanks i found one dirt cheap online. Was wondering how to open it without murdering it.

@dennissager4750 9 месяцев назад

I find it quite amazing that his brain is capable of generating enough energy to make his fingers move!

@The_Muchacho_Drummer Год назад

Extremely easy and fast

@pjbiggleswerth8903 11 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@Troyvidihoo 9 месяцев назад

Look more like you are replacing one of the cameras entirely, not just the lens.

@bigwisu Год назад

In Aliexpress there are cheaper listings for Glass Lens replacement, is there a reason why you went with the lens module?

@mondesi83 Год назад

Because it looks a lot easier :)

@amkarman Год назад

because to change lense glass you need to pull out the lense assembly. where as in x2 you don't need to do that

@olsmokey 4 месяца назад

Don't you like the way that the the faulty lens gets to rest on some bubblewrap to prevent it getting more scratched while being worked on, but the good lens, the one 'without scratches' sits directly on the workbench with no protection at all.

@Calvarydima 5 месяцев назад

93 thousand unfortunate people who never bothered getting the protections glass and dropped their cameras

@3650ai Год назад

좋은 정보 감사합니다~

@havivelbaz 11 месяцев назад

Have another link maybe?

@am932 8 месяцев назад

Too much work and its not even water resistant

@Tiny.69 6 месяцев назад

Probably add some light violin music/piece?

@chrisl1884 8 месяцев назад

Hi there, this is very useful, but the bit I'm struggling with is "6. Unscrew the lens". How does the lens unscrew? Which part of it unscrews? I hope you can point me in the right direction...

@mondesi83 8 месяцев назад

The whole lens module is connected with - I believe - 4 screws. Unscrew them and then release the connector and you can remove the lens and put the new one in

@tyronecastillo16 5 месяцев назад

This would have been great if you had another 360 filming. You could reframe to ensure the process is captured on camera. Great vid otherwise. Btw, link doesn't work

@ndriverkg104 11 месяцев назад

Hello question was the lens assembly from a seller called mputek ?

@Photomenika Год назад

Hi , thnak you for the video. Aftwr changing the lens I realised the exposure is different in 2 lenses. Did you observe the sama problem. How do you think I can fix rhis?

@mondesi83 Год назад

That was not the case for me. Maybe the lens you bought was of other quality?

@AdmirKurtovic 5 месяцев назад

Hi, what's the name of the golden/silver tool you used to open it? :)

@mondesi83 5 месяцев назад

It's just a tool to scrape for example paint rests from a window. It's basically a razor blade

@sawomirchaupka6884 4 месяца назад

hello.. Can you tell me if after changing the lens you had different colors in the image and it was not visible in the stitching of the images?

@motorman6184 4 месяца назад

Hello, I can assure you that with the lens I bought, I have had no issues. However, it was not cheap.

@brendanallen6800 Месяц назад

I’ve just done the lens swap and have the exact same issue.

@mixpar2008 26 дней назад

This video is how to show hands and bubble wrap...

@user-gt8ho2qq6k 8 месяцев назад

Help me please! This camera has a connector for a selfie stick, the selfie stick was torn out and the case was broken, the case was found but the camera heats up during operation, they said that they needed thermal gum, it was too expensive. Tell me what can be done to prevent the camera from heating up?

@R1walarider 3 месяца назад

Cost ?

@ryanslight5455 9 месяцев назад

Do you think he could have gotten it out by dremmel and polish ?

@gsd32i 11 месяцев назад

Just watched your video...my camera has one of the lens now out of focus as the selfie stick that was mounted on the motorbike decided to fall down onto the floor and knocked the camera out of place and scrapped the corner of the camera away. Stupid question but to avoid confusion did you order the front of back camera as several sites call both ...both!!!!!! I need the other camera and want to make sure I get my front and back correct 😂

@mondesi83 11 месяцев назад

the front side is the side with the LCD screen. I ordered the back side lens in this video

@gsd32i 11 месяцев назад

@@mondesi83 Thanks for the speedy reply. Thanks for putting the video on RU-vid ...is your camera working ok now with the 360 video. Have you got a case guard/protector ? 🤪

@mondesi83 11 месяцев назад

@@gsd32i Yes, it's working fine with the new lens. I also bought the lense guard via insta360 website. I should have done it from the beginning, didn't know they were so fragile. Camera fell of my motorbike and glass was scratched which was visible in all movies. Now it's resolved!

@gsd32i 11 месяцев назад

@@mondesi83 Thanks just about to order a new lens from the place you got yours from. Thanks again for speedy replies and have a great day 👍

@gsd32i 11 месяцев назад

If its ok with you I have shared your video in the description, on the one that I have just put up showing my Insta problem.

@itssbusiness 3 месяца назад

Video without sound is kinda weird nowadays

@clausdan6916 9 месяцев назад

What does the image look like without the lens, does it serve any function other than protection ?

@kysus3284 9 месяцев назад

i broke one lens and the image look blurry and out of focus , its not protection its the actual lens , gopro and dji action on the other hand it is just protection that why its easy to replace.

@art.contemp 4 месяца назад

Unde se pot găsi lentile de schimb? Mulțumesc!

@motorman6184 4 месяца назад

I found it on AliExpress

@art.contemp 4 месяца назад

@@motorman6184 Thank you!🙏

@rideracerepeat4353 10 месяцев назад

what is the gooey pink stuff that sits inside the camera?

@mondesi83 10 месяцев назад

I suppose you are referring to a silicone layer for water repulsion

@xx_sanic_da_heg_hoge_xx420 11 месяцев назад

only place i can find the lens module for sale now is mputek for $170 -- is that right??

@mondesi83 11 месяцев назад

I am afraid that's correct. It's the same price as what insta360 charges if you send it to them. But it takes longer when you send it to them. When I bought it, it was a bit less expensive (not much though)

@xx_sanic_da_heg_hoge_xx420 10 месяцев назад

@@mondesi83 understood! thanks for the video and response! all extremely helpful.

@judgeyoubyyourattitude5414 Год назад

Cool 💯

@lamunte Год назад

@mondesi83 hello. I see you opened the back side of the insta360. You have access to remove the module for the front lens also? or for the front lens, you need to open the front site of the camera?

@bxlbiker4769 Год назад

Only access to back I think

@lamunte Год назад

@@bxlbiker4769 thinking is one thing, knowing is another. at 6:55 you can clearly see the screws for the front lens aswell

@mondesi83 Год назад

@@lamunte I guess you are right. I also don't think the front is removable same way as back. Unscrew them and see what happens!

@lamunte Год назад

@@mondesi83 well I opened mine from the back and changed the lens from the front. The problem is that the exposure is different on the new lens and the stitch line is really visible. So camera is basically useless at this point. I see in your video that you changed the whole module, not just the lens, as I did. Can you please tell me where did you find to buy the whole module? A link would be much appreciated

@mondesi83 Год назад

The link is in the description

@damienbickle5130 Год назад

I’m struggling to get the little clip back on, is there a specific way I should be pressing it on?

@mondesi83 Год назад

Which one do you mean? Can you be a bit more specific?

@damienbickle5130 Год назад

The first clip that he puts back on, on the back of the front panel when hes reassembling the camera

@mondesi83 Год назад

@@damienbickle5130 give me the exact time in the video

@Namchild 11 месяцев назад

Hi mate, is it still waterproof after the process?

@thehobbyguy 8 месяцев назад

Don't be silly😂😊

@frobie192 Год назад

Is it still submergible in water?

@Calvarydima 5 месяцев назад

What is the fan temp??

@pauliswar Месяц назад

A mute video in 2023 is insane

@buket_akdas 10 месяцев назад

Hello, thanks for video. Can i change the only lens? Lens module is very expensive for me :(

@mondesi83 10 месяцев назад

Also possible and cheaper indeed. You can find plenty of movies about that here on RU-vid

@buket_akdas 10 месяцев назад

@@mondesi83 Thank you so much. You are a good man. I will subscribe to your channel😅❤️

@mmmm9535 10 месяцев назад

glue back with what ? :)

@enricoluzi1774 Год назад

Unfortunately it is not available

@Goodlife_ADV Год назад

What did you use for glue?

@bxlbiker4769 Год назад

Silicone. Tec7 I believe. That makes it waterproof

@Mrbillyhimself 8 месяцев назад

Bro dissected this camera I m gd may as well get a new. One at this point 😂😂

@gnguy97 9 месяцев назад

That’s not fast and easy looks like more slow and tedious

@Mracelocates 9 месяцев назад

not with mine you don't, this is whyI got insurance.

@madkristy1 11 месяцев назад

where’s the sound? 😢

@frankmeesman3217 Год назад

No audio ... 😢😢😢

@sundance2005 11 месяцев назад

Fast and easy???? Every other video I have watched they just popped off the outer lens (which is just a glass cover not really a lens) and pop in a new one. I couldn't find the lens ass you used on AliExpress anymore. That is fast and easy, this is not, not to mention around $30 a side.

@foff665 7 месяцев назад

don't do it fellas, keep the scratch or send it in... this is the most ridiculous video

@abhijeetkhetle1728 Год назад

Once open its done, no waterproof

@mondesi83 Год назад

It wasn't waterproof in the first place, and it also depends with what you close it. I used a thin layer of Tec7 so should be fine.

@EngaFFS 6 месяцев назад

One way to lose your IP grade I guess...

@JakePancho Год назад

Still waterproof?

@setitzu Год назад

Not waterproof to begin with

@mewintle Год назад

It is according to insta and many people who have tested it

@slayerbllade Год назад

prob not. The blue thing was not placed properly before he closed it. The adhesive needs to be replaced, but he did not on this one. Will still work as a good insta360 x3 action cam, but you cannot get it super wet or submerged in water

@Vo2TheMax Год назад

So glad I purchased insurance 😂

@rossthomson9833 Год назад

So I'm guessing it's not water proof any more.

@mondesi83 Год назад

It wasn’t in the first place but I sealed the lid with tec7 so it should have the same or even more water resistance

@rossthomson9833 Год назад

@@mondesi83 why wasn't it in the first place. I've been in the sea with mine many of times. 🤔

@mondesi83 Год назад

@@rossthomson9833 I read a lot of complaints that it wasn't as waterproof as promised and that people always advice to use the dive box. I actually never use it under water, but it has been in rainy weather and so far I had no issues.