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In this video guide, I'll show you how to replace the motherboard on DJI RC-N1 Remote
Controller Model RC231.
This controller comes with drones such as Mavic Air 2, Air 2S, Mavic 3, Mini 2, and
Mini 3 Pro.
To disassemble DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller you'll need the following tools:
Screwdriver set with Phillips 1, Phillips 2, Hex 1.5 screwdriver
Tweezers Plastic pry tools
Metal spudger
Also, I recommend using a magnetic mat during the repair process, which is especially useful
in the case of the DJI RC-N1 remote controller.
Throughout this disassembly, keep track of each screw so you can put them back in the
right places - this will help successfully reassemble your DJI remote controller model
RC231.
And don't worry about losing any of screws, all of them will definitely remain on the
magnetic mat.
In the description, I left links where to buy all the necessary tools.
Let's start disassembling the DJI RC-N1 remote controller.
Remove the two screws on the bottom of the controller where the joystick storage slot
is located and on the top of the controller, the two screws are hidden under the rubber
tabs.
Let's move on to opening the remote controller housing.
Place the fingertips of both hands on the top of the controller housing and begin to
open the case, separating the front and back panels.
Now there is a gap through which it will be easier to open the controller body.
Take a metal spudger, which is the most suitable tool in this case, and proceed to open
the controller.
There is thermal paste on the back of the metal panel and on the motherboard, keep this
paste, it will be reused when reassembling the controller.
Before further disassembly of the DJI controller, disconnect the two battery wires from the
main board.
Now you can replace the motherboard.
On the back side of the motherboard there is a thermal paste, be careful, this paste
will be reused.
When replacing the motherboard in the DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller Model RC231, check
the part number PP001537 on the motherboard itself.
This part number may vary due to your drone model.
For example, in my case, at the end of the motherboard part number PP001537.03, the last
digit is 3, this is the remote controller from Mavic Air 2.
The motherboard part number PP001537.09 with the last digit 9, is from the DJI Mini 2 drone.
Please check your motherboard revision and buy the same one you are replacing.
If the DJI remote controller won't turn on or not charging, first try checking the charging
port located on the bottom of the motherboard.
The charging port may be defective, this could be the cause of a faulty controller, otherwise,
replace the mainboard.
Let's start reassembling
the DJI RC-N1 remote controller model RC231.
Plug in the charging cable and check the battery charge indicator.
Before closing the controller housing, make sure the flight mode switch is set correctly.
I really appreciate you watching my video guides, you can ask all additional questions
regarding the repair in the comments.
Thanks for watching and have a safe flight.