Mavic Pro Body Screws Source

Rockl · Jul 20, 2018

I know many are looking for a good source to purchase Mavic Pro / Platinum screws, so I'm posting a link to one I found recently. The screws I received look new with no signs of wear. They are located in China, so it takes a while to receive unless you pay for DHL shipping.

Link: 10pcs Upper Middle Bottom Cover Screws For DJI Mavic Pro Drone 80518 drop shipping-in Drone Accessories Kits from Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Former Member · Jul 20, 2018

Be careful with those screws. They look like they are for the bottom plate on the Mavic, not the top body. Although they are advertised as "Upper Middle Bottom Cover Screws," their listing is misleading. The top body screws are all the same, but have 6 threads. There are 2 different types of screws for the bottom plate. The screws in the ad are for some of the bottom plate screws.

Former Member · Jul 20, 2018

Do you have an original top body screw to compare them to? It just looks like the screws you got are longer. Your screws have 8 or 9 threads. Top body has 6 threads.

Rockl · Jul 20, 2018

Thunderdrones said:
Do you have an original top body screw to compare them to? It just looks like the screws you got are longer. Your screws have 8 or 9 threads. Top body has 6 threads.

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Hi Rob,

Good point. The ones I ordered at the link provided are 8 threads. The supplier seems to have a 20 pcs package also, but I can't tell if they include 6 thread type screws or not. Here are some photos of what I received. The photos show one 8 thread from a Mavic Pro P, and one from the supplier side by side, and a short 6 thread for comparison. Also, the packaging has a QR code on one side and the number '8' on the other side, so maybe that's the thread quantity? What's the best way to cut them from 8 to 6 threads?

mad monkey · Jul 20, 2018

I'd sooner take myself to a fastener wholesale and see if they can be purchased in person.

Working over a towel and using mag dishes help to not loose them

Bunny Too · Jul 20, 2018

Rockl said:
Hi Rob,

Good point. The ones I ordered at the link provided are 8 threads. The supplier seems to have a 20 pcs package also, but I can't tell if they include 6 thread type screws or not. Here are some photos of what I received. The photos show one 8 thread from a Mavic Pro P, and one from the supplier side by side, and a short 6 thread for comparison. Also, the packaging has a QR code on one side and the number '8' on the other side, so maybe that's the thread quantity? What's the best way to cut them from 8 to 6 threads? View attachment 42365 View attachment 42366 View attachment 42367

If you are going to cut them, thread a nut on first; then after you cut them removing the nut will chase the threads for you.

Former Member · Jul 20, 2018

Rockl said:
What's the best way to cut them from 8 to 6 threads?

A dremel tool works well to cut down longer screws. Just try to be sure to leave at least 6 threads so it can grip the plastic hole.

Rockl said:
The supplier seems to have a 20 pcs package also, but I can't tell if they include 6 thread type screws or not.

Nope, it looks like the 20 pack has the screws you got plus some different screws that have maybe 14 threads. Not for a Mavic at all.

Former Member · Jul 20, 2018

mad monkey said:
using mag dishes help to not loose them

Gotta be careful with those mag dishes. They can magnetize the screws, and if you put a magnetized screw near compass #1 or 2, you will get compass errors that never seem to go away! I learned that from @sar104. I just use a screw organizer that I got it on Amazon for $4

Former Member · Jul 20, 2018

Bunny Too said:
If you are going to cut them, thread a nut on first; then after you cut them removing the nut will chase the threads for you.

Great idea. Your idea is nuts.

( Nobody gets my sense of humor.)

mad monkey · Jul 20, 2018

Thunderdrones said:
Gotta be careful with those mag dishes. They can magnetize the screws, and if you put a magnetized screw near compass #1 or 2, you will get compass errors that never seem to go away! I learned that from @sar104. I just use a screw organizer that I got it on Amazon for $4

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I met a guy who uses ice cube trays

Former Member · Jul 20, 2018

mad monkey said:
I met a guy who uses ice cube trays

Great idea. Just remember to remove the screws before adding water if you are going to make ice with them. Otherwise you will be drinking a screwdriver. That was bad. My poor wife has to deal with my bad sense of humor every day.

Rockl · Jul 20, 2018

Bunny Too said:
If you are going to cut them, thread a nut on first; then after you cut them removing the nut will chase the threads for you.

Great idea. I'll give that a shot...

Former Member · Jul 20, 2018

Rockl said:
Great idea. I'll give that a shot...

Excellent!

wytnyt · Jul 20, 2018

Thunderdrones said:
Great idea. Just remember to remove the screws before adding water if you are going to make ice with them. Otherwise you will be drinking a screwdriver. That was bad. My poor wife has to deal with my bad sense of humor every day.

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