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Mavic 2 Arm Replacement

Introduction

This guide describes how to replace the arms that position the propellers for the Mavic 2 drone.

What you need

  1. Mavic 2 Arm Replacement, Front Arm (Left or Right): step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two M2x5 screws from the plastic cover by the camera using and H1.5 Allen bit.

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  2. Mavic 2 Arm Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the cover by the front camera by wiggling out the clips holding it in on both sides.

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    • Remove the six M2x5 screws from the bottom plastic cover using a H1.5 Allen bit.

    • Remove the plastic cover once all screws are extracted.

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  5. Mavic 2 Arm Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Mavic 2 Arm Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using tweezers or a plastic pick, remove either the white or black wire plugging into the board.

    • Be gentle removing the wire from the plug, you can damage the plug on the board.

    • The wire being pulled depends on which arm is being replaced. The wire that is closest to the arm being replaced is the one to unplug.

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    • Unscrew the two M2x5 screws holding on the front nose.

    • Using a plastic pry tool, gently pry along the seem around the front nose to remove it.

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  7. Mavic 2 Arm Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Mavic 2 Arm Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all ten M2x5 mm screws holding the top plastic cover of the drone. Two at the back, four in the battery bay, and two at each front arm joint.

    • At each arm joint, only one screw is visible. The second screw is under the plastic piece being held on by the first screw.

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    • Using a plastic pry tool, pry along the seem around the top cover to separate it from the chassis. Be patient as it does take a bit of time and effort to get it off.

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  9. Mavic 2 Arm Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Mavic 2 Arm Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the arm spring.

    • Then remove the spring, use either tweezers or a flat-head screwdriver to lift it up out of the arm.

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    • On the topside of the drone,desolder the wires from the main board that correspond to the arm trying to be replaced, there should be six in total.

    • Remove the arm once all wires are desoldered.

    • Make note of where each wire goes on the board as the colors may not be the same across all models.

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Conclusion

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

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IUPUI, Team 2-3, Harley Fall 2023 Member of IUPUI, Team 2-3, Harley Fall 2023

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