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GoPro Karma Arms Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the landing gear in your Karma is a relatively easy task, but requires caution because of small screws. There is a specific tool to help remove the clips connecting the arms but it is not necessary at all. Removing the clips without that tool can be tedious and requires a soft touch so be sure to go slow.

What you need

  1. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Hook your fingers on the tab and pull out the battery.

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  2. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement, Stabilizer: step 2, image 1 of 3 GoPro Karma Arms Replacement, Stabilizer: step 2, image 2 of 3 GoPro Karma Arms Replacement, Stabilizer: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Locate stabilizer collar’s unlock and lock symbols. Twist the collar counterclockwise to unlock the stabilizer from GoPro Karma body.

    • Place the GoPro Karma on a stable surface with the legs folded in and the stabilizer facing towards yourself.

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  3. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the stabilizer by pulling the entire stabilizer out of the drone body.

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  4. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement, Landing Gear: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the drone upside down with the landing gear out.

    • Remove the four 1.2 cm long hex screws with a Hex 2.0 screwdriver in the four corners of the landing gear

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  6. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Push with your thumb and pull up with your fingers to remove the landing gear.

    • Caution: The landing gear is connected by a thin cable so do not pull too far away.

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  7. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Flip over the landing gear and locate the cable connector.

    • Use your thumbnail to disconnect the cable and free the landing gear.

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  8. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement, Arms: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 1.2 cm long hex screws with a Hex 2.0 screwdriver and set them aside.

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  9. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove both locked connectors by pushing the connector release tool into the hole in the center and pulling up with the white handles.

    • The connector release tool is only included with the purchase of a replacement arm from the GoPro website.

    • If you do not have a connector release tool, use a small screwdriver to push each tab while pulling up with the white handles.

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  10. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the cover plate by pulling up on the side.

    • Feed each connector through the hole and set aside the cover plate.

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  11. GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 GoPro Karma Arms Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the 2 cm long hex screw in the arm with a Hex 2.0 screwdriver.

    • The screw will not come out but loosen it until it can rotate easily.

    • Pull up and off the broken arm.

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Conclusion

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

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