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DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement

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    1. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • With the battery facing you, locate the two tabs on the top and bottom of the battery as shown.

      • Remember to disarm and power down your quadcopter before beginning any disassembly.

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    2. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Press the two tabs with your finger and thumb, and gently slide the battery towards you, out of the quadcopter frame.

      • With your other hand, be sure to hold the quadcopter steady to ensure that it stays still.

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    1. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement, Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the Phantom 3 Advanced upside down.

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    2. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the four 7mm long 2mm screws with a T-6 screwdriver.

      • There is one screw per arm, located at the tip of the arm.

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    3. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the eight 5mm long 2.5mm screws using the T-8 screwdriver.

      • There are two 5mm screws on each arm.

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    4. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the four 10mm long deep 3mm screws using the T-8 screwdriver.

      • There is one screw on each arm located near the landing gear.

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    5. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Carefully flip the phantom back over with the motors facing up.

      • Peel back the silver stickers from the seam in the cover.

      • Using a plastic spudger, slowly separate the two halves of the plastic shell.

      • This step requires some force, and the plastic will click loudly as the shell separates.

      • Do not fully remove the cover. There is a wire that needs to be detached from the control board before the cover is completely free.

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    6. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Cover Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Slowly remove the upper half of the plastic case about halfway. There is a ribbon cable that's connects the cover and the control board.

      • Follow the ribbon cable to the control board and locate the connector that connects the cable to the control board.

      • Press the tab on the side of the connector and pull up on the cable.

      • Continue to remove the shell the rest of the way.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Robert Comstock

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3 Guide Comments

Great Job Robert! Even the “Phantom Pilots Forum” had no recent recommendations for a disassembly manual, as DJI likes to “Fixit” themselves!

Michael Steinbrecher - Reply Share

Excellent detailed instructions. Having pictures on procedure makes it idiot proof.

Bolo - Reply Share

Does this also include the phantom 3 professional too? My understanding is that the only differences between them is the battery charger and the pro is 4k recording vs 1080p.

John D - Reply Share

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