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Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk you through how remove the drone motors from the lower housing. Minimal tooling is required; however, prerequisite steps are required. This guide is useful for replacing a motor that may be defective or damaged.

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  1. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement, Propeller: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the chrome shaft cover by lightly pulling it away from the drone.

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  2. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the 7mm screw from the propeller stop.

    • Be sure to apply adequate pressure when removing the screw to prevent stripping it out.

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  3. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the propeller stop from shaft by lightly pulling it away from the drone.

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  4. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the propeller from shaft by lightly pulling it away from the drone.

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  6. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement, Housing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement, Housing: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 8mm long Phillips #0 screws (24 total) from the lower housing unit.

    • Take care to place the screws in a safe place to prevent losing them.

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  7. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the upper and lower housing units by lightly pulling the two housing units apart.

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  8. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement, Motor: step 7, image 1 of 2 Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement, Motor: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3 outer 8mm long Phillips #0 screws from the lower drone housing.

    • Remove the 2 inner 3 mm long Phillips #0 screws from the drone motor.

    • Place screws in a safe place to prevent misplacing them.

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  9. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 6mm long Phillips #0 screws from the lower motor cover located on the underside of the drone.

    • Place the screws in a safe place to prevent misplacing them.

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  10. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motor cover by lightly pulling it away from the drone.

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  11. Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Protocol Galileo Stealth Motor Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Unclip the wire plug by applying light pressure to the wire plug with the plastic opening tool, and remove the motor.

    • This plug can be a bit difficult to remove, but it does not require much force to remove.

    • Avoid damaging the plug and wires when unclipping wire plug.

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Conclusion

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

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