Hi everyone, welcome to HowFixit. In this video guide, I'll show you how to replace
the camera on the DJI Mavic Air 2 drone. Also, You can find links to step-by-step
video instructions for repairing other drone models in the description.
To disassemble DJI Mavic Air 2 drone you'll need the following tools:
Screwdriver set with Phillips 1, Hex 1.5 and Torx T5 screwdriver
Plastic pry tools Tweezers
The drone is a complex device that has many screws and parts. In the process of disassembling
your DJI Mavic Air 2 drone, I recommend keeping track of each screw and part step by step,
this will help to reassemble your Mavic Air 2 drone successfully. And don't worry about
losing any of the screws, all of them will definitely remain on the magnetic
mat. In the description, I left links where to buy all the necessary tools.
Before you start, remove the battery.
Disconnect the gimbal ribbon cable from the mainboard.
Remove
the
screws
on the gimbal camera shell.
Be careful with the thermal compound, it will be reused when reassembling the drone.
Carefully disconnect the cable from the camera module.
In the description, I left a link where to buy a camera module for your DJI Mavic Air 2 drone.
After replacing the camera module, you may need to calibrate your drone,
but this cannot be done using the DJI Fly mobile app, you will need to use additional software.
How to calibrate the gimbal - I left a link to this video tutorial in the description.
Let's start reassembling the gimbal.
Connecting the cable to the camera module is not an easy process, but do not rush,
you need to do it as carefully as possible.
You need this thermal compound to install the camera module. If
you do not have this paste, take it from the old camera
module.
The drone is assembled, and now you can check it.
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.