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DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a broken propellor on your DJI Phantom. When replacing, be sure to match the original propellor spin direction.

What you need

  1. DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Open the Battery Compartment: step 1, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Open the Battery Compartment: step 1, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Open the Battery Compartment: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Press down on battery door release tab to flip the battery door open.

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  2. DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Remove the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Remove the Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Remove the Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Pull out the battery pack.

    • Avoid pulling on the battery wires, excess stress may break the wires, damage the power connectors, or crack the internal solder joints.

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  3. DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Disconnect the Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Disconnect the Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the two halves of the XT60 power connector apart.

    • It's a tight fit, so be careful not to hit your drone or yank on the cables when it releases!

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  5. DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Identifying Silver and Black Collets: step 4, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Identifying Silver and Black Collets: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Silver-topped propeller collets unscrew counter-clockwise

    • Black-topped propeller collets unscrew clockwise

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  6. DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Unscrewing Silver Collets: step 5, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Unscrewing Silver Collets: step 5, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Unscrewing Silver Collets: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • For propellors with silver collets: Use a 12 mm wrench or socket to loosen silver collets in the counter-clockwise direction.

    • Once free, unscrew and remove the collet.

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  7. DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Unscrewing Black Collets: step 6, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Unscrewing Black Collets: step 6, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Unscrewing Black Collets: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • For propellors with black collets: Use a 12 mm wrench or socket to loosen black collets in the clockwise direction.

    • Once free, unscrew and remove the collet.

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  8. DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Remove the Propeller: step 7, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Remove the Propeller: step 7, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom Propeller Replacement, Remove the Propeller: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Gently press down the motor shaft and lift the propeller up to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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