Introduction
In this guide, we'll walk through how to remove the upper shell of a DJI Matrice 210. In this instance, the strobe light on top of the aircraft had broken and was moving around freely inside the aircraft, therefore access to the interior was necessary to reattach the light.
What you need
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First use the 2mm hex bit to remove these four screws on the underside of the aircraft
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To gain access to the front two screws, it may be necessary to remove the three pictured screws from the gimbal mount
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Use a sorting device such as a tray or baggies to separate and label screws from step-to-step. This will make the reassembly process easier
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Use the 2mm hex bit to remove these four screws in order to detach this section of the gimbal mount
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Using a plastic tool, pry off the front cover/screen. This may require some force to break the seal. Work slowly around the edge of the cover to avoid breaking the plastic.
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After removing the cover, you can now remove the upper shell. Start by inserting your plastic wedge in the seam that was covered by the front cover. Slowly work the wedge around the body of the aircraft to pry the cover off.
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To access the strobe, start by unplugging the pictured cord from the circuitboard
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Remove the 4 circled screws with a 1.5mm hex bit
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To resecure the strobe, a small amount of superglue was applied using a small brush. Replacement of the upper shell may be necessary depending on the extent of the damage
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For reassembly, follow the steps in reverse order. Ensure that the upper shell is fully snapped into place before inserting any screws. Conduct a boot up and test flight to ensure proper reassembly
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
