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DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement

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  1. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • With the battery facing you, locate the two tabs on the top and bottom of the battery as shown.

    • Remember to disarm and power down your quadcopter before beginning any disassembly.

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  2. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Press the two tabs with your finger and thumb, and gently slide the battery towards you, out of the quadcopter frame.

    • With your other hand, be sure to hold the quadcopter steady to ensure that it stays still.

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  3. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement, Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the Phantom 3 Advanced upside down.

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  4. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 7mm long 2mm screws with a T-6 screwdriver.

    • There is one screw per arm, located at the tip of the arm.

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  5. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the eight 5mm long 2.5mm screws using the T-8 screwdriver.

    • There are two 5mm screws on each arm.

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  6. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the four 10mm long deep 3mm screws using the T-8 screwdriver.

    • There is one screw on each arm located near the landing gear.

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  7. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully flip the phantom back over with the motors facing up.

    • Peel back the silver stickers from the seam in the cover.

    • Using a plastic spudger, slowly separate the two halves of the plastic shell.

    • This step requires some force, and the plastic will click loudly as the shell separates.

    • Do not fully remove the cover. There is a wire that needs to be detached from the control board before the cover is completely free.

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  8. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Slowly remove the upper half of the plastic case about halfway. There is a ribbon cable that's connects the cover and the control board.

    • Follow the ribbon cable to the control board and locate the connector that connects the cable to the control board.

    • Press the tab on the side of the connector and pull up on the cable.

    • Continue to remove the shell the rest of the way.

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  9. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement, LED: step 9, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement, LED: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Follow the red,yellow and black wires from the LED to where they connect on the control board.

    • Scrape off the glue with a plastic opening tool. Use a metal opening tool if needed.

    • The LED wires are smaller than the motor wires.

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  10. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Desolder the red, yellow and black wires that connect the LED to the control board. Check out the link below for more information on desoldering. Desoldering Information

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  11. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced LED Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Use a plastic opening tool and wedge it under the LED.

    • Press down on the plastic opening tool and remove the LED.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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