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    Mavic Pro controller shows empty display

    Well, after nine months, I finally resolved the issue. The replacement video cable turned up this week, but unfortunately that didn't fix the issue. With a magnifying glass in hand, I once again went over the circuit boards with a fine-tooth comb, looking for anything unexpected. During this...
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    Mavic Pro controller shows empty display

    If you mean the little metal piece, it actually broke was replaced along with the ribbon cable. But yes, it's mounted correctly.
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    Mavic Pro controller shows empty display

    Things are looking up. I started going over the aircraft circuit boards with a fine-tooth comb looking for any cold or cracked solder joints which may have also fared poorly in the crash. Once I got the to bottom board I think I found my culprit. The surface cable connector had popped off...
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    Mavic Pro controller shows empty display

    I've actually never had it connected to a PC before, so will try that to see if there is any further leads. When powered up, I do get the tones from the drone as each motor does a little wobble. The Gimble does do the power up dance, followed by the phone app complaining about an obstructed...
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    Mavic Pro controller shows empty display

    Thanks for the responses. It has had some good use, but and very well cared for, which makes it all the more disappointing. To make matters worse, the drone didn't crash whilst flying, but rather when carrying it after a flight, a trip sent the drone on an unpowered flight, ending with a...
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    Mavic Pro controller shows empty display

    After crashing my Mavic Pro and replacing the gimble cable, the controller when powered up, goes through the "connecting" display, then once connected, only shows the battery level, and a continually cycling signal level (as in the bars keep moving left to right). If I turn the Mavic off again...