Broken battery tab

[Mantra]

Just took my Mavic out for a flight and noticed a small gap between the battery and the body. Upon further inspection the left locking tab is cracked off the battery! Is there any way to repair this or will I have to get a new battery?

 

[djhoodrich]

Just took my Mavic out for a flight and noticed a small gap between the battery and the body. Upon further inspection the left locking tab is cracked off the battery! Is there any way to repair this or will I have to get a new battery?

Post a picture

 

[djhoodrich]

By new battery put the old battery in the Box and say it was damaged

 

[alexcannas]

Pictures?

I wouldn't risk glueing it. If it detaches whilst flying the drone would drop like a stone from the sky. You can try DJI warranty to see if they will replace it for you...

 

[Mantra]

The piece is missing..post a pic later

 

[geigy]

Probably go with the people who recommend replacing it with a new battery, perhaps sending this one back for repair.

But as for me, I'd glue it using plastic epoxy and carbon fiber. Be careful - some auto shops sell textured vinyl labelled as carbon fiber. You want the real stuff. Keep in mind your $1000 investment is hanging on this one repair, and keep an eye on it. Another thing to watch out for is the pedigree of the battery. There are some fake ones being sold on eBay and similar places, and they are not as good, including tending to catch on fire.

 

[djhoodrich]

Just buy a new one switch it in a Box and take it back-and say it was defective
Problem solved

 

[FatherXmas]

By new battery put the old battery in the Box and say it was damaged

If the broken battery was like that when you received it, have it replaced under warranty. But if you somehow broke it, doing this is theft.

 

[Mantra]

 

[geigy]

I take it back after seeing the image - this is not going to be an easy glue job at all.

 

[Michael Ainsworth]

I know it's expensive but rather than chuck it why not just keep it to recharge RC and Phone/tablet in the field.

 

[Mantra]

I did the online chat with DJI and they have sent a label out for me to return the battery for repair. Thanks Guys!

 

[tuga do norte]

But if someone have the same problem in the future he can always use an elastic band to keep the battery attached to the body.

 

[Mantra]

Yeah, I don't think I'll be trusting a rubber band holding my battery in! Hahahaha..

 

[frogs]

I like the rubber band quick fix idea. A lot of old RC planes have their wing on that way. As to the DJI warranty, well I just got a battery replaced. It had the firmware lock problem. It was sent to Cerritos (?) in the middle of June and just came home yesterday. So warranty is a slow process.

 

[BmrUpInTheSky]

Yeah, I don't think I'll be trusting a rubber band holding my battery in! Hahahaha..

Rubber band is a fine solution. Could also try a Velcro strap.

Anyway, this is obviously a warranty issue so it should be corrected for free.

 

[Soarmax]

You can fix anything with WD-40 and Duct Tape. A couple of wraps of DT should solve your problem. Keep 'em flying.

Just replace the batt. It's cheap insurance.

 

[bmalachuk]

One of my 4 did that too....had 22 flights on it. DJI warrantied it....took over a month for a replacement.....other 3 batteries have had no problems with about 40 flights on each...

 

[ncc1701-e]

Same happened to me. Luckily I just sent them a picture of the damage and receipt to have warranty take care of it.

 

[ncc1701-e]

Same happened to me. Luckily I just sent them a picture of the damage and receipt to have warranty take care of it.View attachment 18514