HOW TO: Replace Mavic Pro gimbal ribbon cable (detailed instructions)

[msinger]

Here's a detailed video from iRepairMD that shows how to replace the Mavic Pro gimbal ribbon cable (from start to finish):

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Note: The DJI warranty states the Mavic warranty could be voided if any work is done by a non-authorized service provider (which includes yourself). If that's not a risk you're willing to take, then you should send your Mavic to a DJI Service Center or authorized service provider instead of attempting to do the work yourself.

 

[Former Member]

NEVER EVER EVER use a metal tool on a connector unless you want bent pins. He does it so many times, its amazing that he didnt pinch the ribbon which is the most fragile part of the whole drone aside from the LVDS.

 

[Former Member]

He uses a pry tool to remove the connectors, and lets the pry tool get under the connector. So easy to bend a pin.

 

[msinger]

NEVER EVER EVER use a metal tool on a connector unless you want bent pins

Got a tool of choice you can recommend?

 

[FoxhallGH]

Tool of choice = @Thunderdrones

 

[Former Member]

Tool of choice = @Thunderdrones

Thank you kind sir.

If I were a tool, I would be a nut driver, simply because I drive people nuts.

 

[msinger]

Funny jokes guys. Not interested in recommending a better tool @Thunderdrones?

 

[wsalopek]

Is this for real? Camera and gimbal (and installed ribbon cable of course) for $96?

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[msinger]

It's likely real since there are lots of other cameras on eBay selling around that price. I don't think they are brand new though. They were likely stripped from used Mavics.

 

[wsalopek]

Looks to me more like a clone (the listing says "new"), which makes me uncomfortable (will it perform as well as a real DJI product?)...anyway, just wondering if anyone has tried one.

 

[msinger]

I've never seen a cloned Mavic Pro camera/gimbal.

Some of the other listings that are priced similarly are for a new item and mention in the description that the parts are pulled from a used aircraft.