DIY repair or DJI workshop?

[u238]

Hi to all!
My AC crashed a week ago, damage sustaned:
- Aluminum gimbal vibration plate broken
- Gimbal ribbon cable broken
- Camera works, but gimbal status unknown untill ribbon is not replaced
- broken FWD props
- bended/deformed plastic housing (cosmetic issue).

My question is, should I:
1) attempt to repair this on my own? (total spare parts cost $30)
2) send my AC to DJI (to rip me off), since it's still under waranty?

Thanks.

 

[Just_nick]

I'd just fix it.

 

[Afremont]

I fixed mine which had similar damage. It's not hard, but it can be confusing to get the ribbon cable routed properly. It's not obvious how it goes.

 

[u238]

I fixed mine which had similar damage. It's not hard, but it can be confusing to get the ribbon cable routed properly. It's not obvious how it goes.

I'll try to find some instructions on YT.
I was more concerned by the "still under warranty" thing..??
Will I be able to buy DJI Care Refresh after I do this unauthorised maintenance?

 

[Afremont]

It's my understanding that DJI Care can be purchased after the initial period as long as you can demonstrate to them that everything is working.