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DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement

Introduction

If your DJI Spark (model CP.PT.000903) is moving erratically and you believe that the internal GPS is broken, use this guide to gain access to the GPS and replace it. The internal GPS informs the drone of its location and allows it to move by interpreting input from the controller as directions. If the internal GPS of your DJI Spark is faulty or broken, the drone may jump around or fail to respond to input from either the manual controller or virtual controller.



What you need

  1. DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, Propellers: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Push down on the propeller that is being replaced.

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  2. DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Twist the propeller until it feels loose.

    • Pull on it until it comes off.

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  3. DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the drone over.

    • Grip the left and right sides of the battery.

    • Slide firmly forward until it pops out.

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  5. DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, Lid: step 4, image 1 of 3 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, Lid: step 4, image 2 of 3 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, Lid: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the drone over.

    • Remove the four 1.5mm Hex screws.

    • Remove the two 1.5mm Hex screws near the camera head.

    • You may need to remove plastic nubs from the hex screws using a spudger first.

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  6. DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the drone so the lid is facing up.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool into the side of the drone.

    • Slide the tool around the perimeter until you can lift the top off.

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  7. DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, GPS: step 6, image 1 of 2 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement, GPS: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Identify the GPS module on the motherboard.

    • The GPS module will be labeled as ‘DJI G116’.

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  8. DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 6.0 mm Phillips #000 screws holding the GPS module to the motherboard.

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  9. DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 DJI Spark Internal GPS Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Pick up the GPS module.

    • Carefully disconnect the GPS module ribbon cable from the motherboard.

    • Remove the GPS module.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

How About Spark's Wifi can't find?

Mark Ryan Fontelar - Reply

GPS module ribbon cable is broken where can i buy?

manzoorsp67 - Reply

please if some one have it send it to me

i will pay u

manzoorsp67 -

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