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DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement

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  1. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement, Propeller: step 1, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement, Propeller: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use your finger tips to pinch the damaged propeller.

    • Twist the propeller counterclockwise and pull up to remove.

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  2. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement, Shell: step 2, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement, Shell: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 7 mm hex screws by turning counterclockwise with a 2 mm hex bit.

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  3. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the LED motor covers off with a metal spudger.

    • The prying location is marked by an indent that points outward from the arm.

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  4. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the paper covering off the four corners with a metal spudger.

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  6. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the twelve 8.7 mm hex screws with a 2 mm hex bit from the motor bases.

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  7. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the drone on its back

    • Remove the eight 4.5 mm hex screws by turning them counterclockwise with a 1.5 mm hex bit.

    • Separate the mesh from the drone by pulling up gently and rocking left to right.

    • The cable connects from the camera to the drone. Pulling up could rip the connection. Tilt the mesh 90 degrees towards the cable.

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  8. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two 1.2mm screws using the JIS #000 bit from the camera cable retaining bracket.

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  9. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the camera connector at one end with your hand and remove the mesh.

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  10. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 1.2 mm screws using a JIS #000 bit from the antenna retaining bracket.

    • Pull the four U.FL antennae up.

    • The U.FL antenna connectors are fragile.

    • Remove the two 4 mm screws using a JIS #000 bit.

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  11. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Pry apart the clamshell at the motor end.

    • Separate the clamshell.

    • Two wires connect from the lower frame to the upper frame at the front of the drone. Pulling the clamshell apart hard may damage the connectors and wires.

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  12. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Shell Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Press the connector tabs with a spudger and pull on the wire simultaneously.

    • Remove the shell from the rest of the drone.

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Conclusion

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

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