Introduction
Use this guide to replace the mainboard and navigation board in your Parrot AR.Drone 2.0.
AR.Drone 2.0 spare parts and mounting tools are available from several Parrot retailers.
What you need
Video Overview
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Disconnect the battery by pulling the two red wires apart.
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Remove the battery by releasing the battery retaining straps.
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Turn the drone upside down.
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The cover is held on by plastic tape. Peel off the tape and use a spudger to remove the back cover.
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Using a spudger, separate the connector for the downward camera.
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Remove the camera from the body by pulling it off the foam body.
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Use a spudger to release the black retaining clip. Then disconnect the connector to the sensors.
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Use tweezers to carefully remove the ribbon from the connector.
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Remove the four 8mm torx screws with a T6 bit.
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Remove the four 8mm philips head screws with a PH00 bit.
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Turn the drone upside down again.
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Use a spudger to release the connector and carefully remove the ribbon.
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Lift the mainboard up so that you can access the back.
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Disconnect the first connector with the white wires using a nylon spudger.
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Disconnect the second connector with the red and black wires using a spudger.
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