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Finding a good replacement gimbal Cable

LateParrot

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I was given a wrecked Mini 2 SE a couple weeks back and am struggling to get it working right again. The crash broke the main frame, severed the magnetometer on the 3 connector gimbal flex cable, broke an arm and the rubber gimbal mounts. Started off with replacing the gimbal cable to see if I could get it to try and take off without propellers, which it did, before replacing the frame and arm which is much more expensive. So I swapped everything over to the new frame and replaced the broken arm and it took off but shortly after takeoff gave me 2 errors. This is with an IMusk "OEM" cable from amazon.
Compass connection error. Contact DJI Support for assistance(Code: 30220)
Compass initialization failed. Restart aircraft(Code: 30063)
Seemed to fly just fine other than that. After a bit of googling I was able to come across a post stating they fixed the issue with another cable from djioemparts.com. So I returned the amazon one, ordered one from them, replaced it and now I'm getting another set of errors and the drone wont take off.

IMU initializing. Retrieving IMU data(Code: 30066)
No satellite positioning signal. Unable to hover. Fly with caution(Code: 30007)
Gimbal unable to connect. Repairs required. Contact DJI support for assistance(Code: 40012)
Satellite positioning signal weak. Positioning accuracy affected. Fly with caution(Code: 30049)
I've cleaned the mezzanine connectors for the for both it and the ESC cables with 99% iso and a toothbrush thinking I may have gotten some of the blue thermal putty in them but it didn't improve. I assume these codes are caused by another bad cable. So I've ordered a 3rd one, again from amazon in hopes that will rectify the issue. Has anyone encountered this issue before? Am I on the right track?
I have a secondary issue I believe is related, the drone doesn't want to turn on with these replacement cables. It will power up, twitch the motors, cycle through the lights, then power off. Holding the power button down after its turned on the drone will not beep and go into pairing mode like it's supposed to. It only occasionally manages to connect. If i put the torn factory cable on it powers right up and connects no problem.
 
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ERROR 30220.......Where did you get the cable It is not OEM and will not work it will continue to display the 30220 error until an oem is installed. but also see below.........
ERROR 30063...Means your compass isnt working or is not detectable...could b a cable issue. probably a bad cable or a bad compass sensor.
ERROR 30066...is an IMU cable error.....could be the cable or its connector.
ERROR 30007 means you have a faulty GPS.
ERROR 40012 was triggered along with the 30066 error and means the same.
ERROR 30049 another IMU error..This one indicates that you indeed have a bad connection or a bad IMU.
Honestly I would replace the Drone!
You are most likely experiencing "Solder Flake" from one of the Drones Boards fixing it would mean "chasing" it......Expensive proposition really.
Sorry but get a new Drone to save you pulling your hair out.
 

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