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Starz

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Working on an Air2s. This one was acquired from eBay. Listed as “will not activate”.
So knowing that, I took a chance that someone just didn’t know how to get that done. Aircraft was certainly worth the money spent just for parts if all else failed.
Turns out that according to DJI, this unit was “lost during transport” and has been completely deactivated in their system. DJI isn’t willing to allow activation per a few back and forth chats that was escalated to a senior system employee.
So with that, I’ll remove the effected component and end up with a very close to new flying camera.
After removing the bottom cover, I discovered a little potential flaw. Look closely at this picture and find a bit of a production flaw.IMG_7514.jpeg
 
Aside from the connector on the blue wire not being snapped down completely, I am not sure either.

Chris
 
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Is the connector (forgot the name of them) just not snapped down all the way or is the connector actually flawed from a manufacturing defect?

Chris
 
Just not down in correct position. The flaw in this instance is the cable was not quite long enough to make that connection. Reason was the way the cable is tucked into position and held by two plastic retainers. In this picture, I have moved the blue cable(originally below the black one)to above the black cable which allows a bit more length for the blue one to get where it needs to go.IMG_7515.jpeg
 
LOL - we used to send new apprentice electricians to the crib to ask for a wire stretcher. Maybe you need one of those!
 
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Used my two fingered wire stretcher that resides at the end of my right arm.
 
Post number one describes the bigger issue. Motherboard will need to be replaced.
Looks to me the part of the connecter soldered to the board broke away.
 
Look a bit closer. The only problem with this connection is the cable is not snapped down onto its correct position. The connection point on the board is not an issue.
 
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Look a bit closer. The only problem with this connection is the cable is not snapped down onto its correct position. The connection point on the board is not an issue.
Oh I believe your assessment, I hope you get this drone up flying soon. My point of view of the photo is not nearly as good as having it in my hands. ;)
 
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