Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Central Cross Replacement

Written By: David Hoyt
  • Comments: 5
Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Central Cross Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

16

Time Required

25 - 45 minutes

Introduction

This video shows how to replace a damaged central cross. Music is the only audio. The tools are not specified.

AR.Drone 2.0 spare parts and mounting tools are available from several Parrot retailers.

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    • Remove the foam body.

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    • Disconnect the battery by pulling the two red wires apart.

    • Remove the battery by releasing the battery retaining straps.

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    • Turn the drone upside down.

    • The cover is held on by plastic tape. Peel off the tape and use a spudger to remove the back cover.

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    • Using a spudger, separate the connector for the downward camera.

    • Remove the camera from the body by pulling it off the foam body.

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    • Use a spudger to release the black retaining clip. Then disconnect the connector to the sensors.

    • Use tweezers to carefully remove the ribbon from the connector.

    How can I get that connector, the one it’s disconnected?

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    • Remove the four 8mm torx screws with a T6 bit.

    • Remove the four 8mm philips head screws with a PH00 bit.

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    • Carefully pull the secondary board from the mainboard.

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    • Turn the drone right side up

    • Remove the USB connector from the battery retaining straps.

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    • Release the rubber clip holding the USB and battery power cable to the body.

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    • Avoid using sharp tools near the battery.

    • Push the USB and power cable through the battery panel.

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    • Turn the drone upside down again.

    • Use a spudger to release the connector and carefully remove the ribbon.

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    • Lift the mainboard up so that you can access the back.

    • Disconnect the first connector with the white wires using a nylon spudger.

    • Disconnect the second connector with the red and black wires using a spudger.

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    • The mainboard is now fully detached and can be removed.

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    • Using a nylon spudger, peel off the four pieces of plastic securing the frame to the body.

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    • Carefully maneuver the four arms of the drone’s central cross until it detaches from the body by pulling apart the foam surrounding the arms.

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    • The central cross can now be removed and replaced.

    between arm 1 and arm 2 there is a little triangle on the central cross, that should point to the front.

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Conclusion

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

Author

David Hoyt

Member since: 09/04/10

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2 comments

If the crossbones are off just a bit would that effect the flight?

John Wurst -

So once I have removed the central cross, how do I put it all back together again?? I feel as though this is letting your guide down!!!!

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