Mavic Air 2 arm issue

[TATER2937]

Hello,

I am having an issue with one of my front arms. I noticed a clicking noise when I was folding/unfolding the arm. When I removed the cover I noticed that a piece of plastic that held the screw I took out was cracked and no longer holds the screw at the right height. I'm not sure it's something I can repair and just wanted some advice. Please see photo attached. The end of the tool I have is pointing out where the spot is.

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. I am not sure what you are encountering, but plenty of others will weigh in with support. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[LoudThunder]

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I am sorry, I cannot help, but hope that others can help with your request.

 

[Starz]

Match the screw for that hole by the one on the opposite side of the aircraft.
The two screws that hold the detent mechanism in place are different from each other. Once you determine the needed screw, just put it in place and the clicking should go away.

 

[TATER2937]

So I have the screw. The issue is the small plastic piece that extends up into the detent mechanism has broken off. I assume I could get another screw of the same size just longer. Just need to find out what the screw size is and where I could find one.

 

[Starz]

The piece that is missing is to align and seat the detent mechanism. Probably just a longer screw would suffice. I can’t remember if that screw is a machine screw or coarse thread similar to a wood screw. I’ll check what I have.

 

[Starz]

Screws are not machine style. Both should be the same thread style.

 

[TATER2937]

Would you have one that is about twice the length of the original? Or know where to find one?

 

[Starz]

Picture of the one you have? And what is its’s length?
Plenty of screws here.

 

[TATER2937]

I hope this helps. I’m not much of a technical guy. Still learning a lot.

 

[TATER2937]

Some more pics. Thank you for any help you can provide.

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[LoudThunder]

Have you check your local True Value/Ace/ or other local Hardware store. Many of these stores have small parts bins. Some more than others... Home Depot/Lowes are not that big on carrying small parts like your screw.

Mom and Pops hardware are your best option... Look for parts bins like this image...

 

[TATER2937]

Have you check your local True Value/Ace/ or other local Hardware store. Many of these stores have small parts bins. Some more than others... Home Depot/Lowes are not that big on carrying small parts like your screw.

Mom and Pops hardware are your best option... Look for parts bins like this image...

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Appreciate the info. I will have to check one out on my next day off.

 

[Cafguy]

If you have a store near you like a CED or a store for electrical stuff most will have the tiny type of screws you need if not Amazon them.

 

[PakNheat380]

Looks like you’re getting the help you need. Welcome to the forum from NW Montana

 

[LoudThunder]

If you have a store near you like a CED or a store for electrical stuff most will have the tiny type of screws you need

Some of these stores have minimum purchase restrictions… They might have the screw, and it might only cost 5-cents, but you might need to buy 100 of them, or be prepared that you might also need to buy a pair of work gloves, etc… Several years ago I was rebuilding a Super Tiger 0.21 Racing engine for an RC car and the head screws were Philip Head Screws… I wanted Alan Head Screws and they had what I needed in the exact length and at 3-cents apiece, they were a steal… but there was a $5.00 minimum sale, so I bought twice as many as I needed and that got me up to about a quarter… So I also bought a can of spray cleaner… Still got some of the cleaner yet…

 

[TATER2937]

I’m ok with spending a little extra money to get it done right. I ordered a pack of MANY screws from Amazon to try at first. They come tomorrow morning and if that doesn’t work I’m gonna hit a store on Wednesday when I’m off. Thanks for the info.