Crack under gimbal plate

[Edward P]

I just noticed what looks like a small piece missing from below the gimbal plate. Im just now noticing it, so idk if it's normal or not.

 

[msinger]

Got a photo?

 

[Edward P]

I just noticed what looks like a small piece missing from below the gimbal plate. Im just now noticing it, so idk if it's normal or not.

I attached a picture.

 

[Top Hat]

Thanks for posting pic.

 

[Former Member]

Your gimbal retaining L tab looks like it broke off, but your picture is obscuring it.

 

[Former Member]

 

[Edward P]

is that the clip you are referring to?

 

[Former Member]

If that gimbal plate is not loose, nothing to worry about. Did you have a crash? Im wondering how that crack got there, unless it's a manufacturing defect..

 

[Former Member]

is that the clip you are referring to?

Yes your clip looks intact.

 

[Edward P]

If that gimbal plate is not loose, nothing to worry about. Did you have a crash? Im wondering how that crack got there, unless it's a manufacturing defect..

I didnt have a crash. I've kept it in cases for most of her life. I'm just not sure what or how that could have gotten there. Weirdly enough the gimbal clamp also has the same sort of missing piece in the same area

 

[Former Member]

Ah that explains it. Gimbal clamp forced up into the gimbal plate, probably at the factory or during shipping. Another reason I hate the OEM clamps.

 

[Dragonfly]

Its not a crack, its just where the gimbal clamp sits against the plate when seated and has marked or scratched the serface of the gimbal plate. Nothing to worry about.

 

[kingbrad22]

Ah that explains it. Gimbal clamp forced up into the gimbal plate, probably at the factory or during shipping. Another reason I hate the OEM clamps.

Do u know where to get aftermarket clamps

 

[Fulcrum 1]

That is perfectly normal and has nothing to do with the oem gimbal clamp pushing up on the gimbal plate. That so called 'crack' isn't really a crack, it is the location where a manufacturing tab once was. During assembly, the tab is trimmed off. Same goes for the molded gimbal clamp, location of a tab during moulding process and then trimmed. @Thunder-drones, you've dealt with hundreds of Mavic, I assure you that they all have that trim location. Mine does!

 

[Former Member]

@Thunder-drones, you've dealt with hundreds of Mavic, I assure you that they all have that trim location. Mine does!

You might be right, but they are not all in the same place. 50% right side 50% left side. Ive never even noticed it before. This is just a handful I grabbed out of the drawer.

 

[Fulcrum 1]

Yep, that's because they use more than one cavity in mold, with two different injection points.

You might be right, but they are not all in the same place. 50% right side 50% left side. Ive never even noticed it before. This is just a handful I grabbed out of the drawer.



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[Former Member]

The moral of the story, this mark is not a defect but a byproduct of manufacturing. Thanks for pointing that our Fulcrum.

 

[Edward P]

Ok perfect thank you!

 

[Sjez]

A Tab on the plate on my son's Mavic is missing. No crash. Replacing it though looks a little complicated.

 

[Former Member]

A Tab on the plate on my son's Mavic is missing. No crash. Replacing it though looks a little complicated.View attachment 11040 View attachment 11038

Yes, its a little complicated if you havent done it before. The 2 screws that hold on that part are on the inside which requires taking the top body off, taking out 1 screw holding in the compass, removing 3 screws that hold on the gimbal board, disconnecting at least 2 of the ribbon cables that connect from the gimbal to the gimbal board, then unscrewing the 2 screws that hold in your part. The whole job could take you 1 hour but be very very careful when disconnecting the ribbon cables, they tear like paper and are very hard to find.