**** Lens Bezel Won't Move!

[Nathan Never]

Ok so I know this has been covered a few times - i did search a lot first.

But I just cannot get my lens bezel off of my new Mavic Air so that I can put a filter on.

Does anyone have any suggestions not covered below.

Rubber band.
Using three fingers for even distribution of pressure.
Using flat usb chord as make shift wrench.
Using a hairdryer (didn't actually try this, doesn't seem too smart?).
Pushing in while twisting.
Any combination of all of these.


I really need to get this filter on for a job I should shoot tomorrow (I could shoot the drone footage the next day but not preferable) and since I live in Bali, Indonesia, there is no authorized repairer etc where I can even take the drone to get it done.


Please please help!

 

[FoxhallGH]

You've probably seen this then???

 

[Nathan Never]

You've probably seen this then???

Yeah I have watched that and tried. Thank you.


I've really tried everything I can find and am having no luck at all...

 

[Sburke91]

I ended up being successful using the wide rubber band approach, but it did take a considerable amount of force, and multiple attempts, the first time.

 

[Nathan Never]

I ended up being successful using the wide rubber band approach, but it did take a considerable amount of force, and multiple attempts, the first time.

I been at it for hours with rubber bands and all sorts of stuff haha

 

[Sburke91]

I been at it for hours with rubber bands and all sorts of stuff haha

I don't doubt it a bit. . mine felt like it was never going to move, then it finally loosened all of the sudden. I honestly thought I was going to break the gimbal several times.