Dropped Remote, Right Scroll Wheel Not Working (Solved)

[rebal1oo]

I dropped my remote and now it has come loose on one side. I know there are videos about taking the remote apart but I cannot find them. Anyone had this happen to them and how did you fix it? Thanks.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I dropped my remote and now it has come loose on one side. I know there are videos about taking the remote apart but I cannot find them. Anyone had this happen to them and how did you fix it? Thanks.

Gaffers tape, if it still works...?

 

[bobmyers]

I dropped my remote and now it has come loose on one side. I know there are videos about taking the remote apart but I cannot find them. Anyone had this happen to them and how did you fix it? Thanks.

This video will show you how to take it apart.

 

[rebal1oo]

This video will show you how to take it apart.

thanks

 

[rebal1oo]

Ribbon Cable #1

• rebal1oo
• Dec 6, 2015

This is the top cable. As you can see, each cable and connector is labeled by number. This...

Insert tab

• rebal1oo
• Dec 6, 2015

The cables have a small rigid piece of plastic that will be used to slide the ribbon connector...

Ribbon Cable #3

• rebal1oo
• Dec 6, 2015

This cable is underneath the #1 cable and could be easy to miss. They are all labeled by number.

I found out tonight that my right scroll wheel and buttons did not work. Using the above mentioned video and this one, I got my controller opened and discovered two small ribbon cables that had become disconnected. They plugged in easily and all was well again. I did unscrew the small board that holds the USB plug and I also unplugged the small ribbon cables on the side so I could plug in the larger cable that was unplugged earlier. The smaller cables also have a rigid plastic tab to inserting into the connector.

I have to give DJI props, so far I have opened the Phantom to fix a gimbal cable and the controller to fix this issue and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Don't be nervous about doing repairs yourself. Taking your time, watching YouTube, and reading this forum, I think most repairs can be done at home. I also take a lot of pictures and keep the screws labeled in small Ziploc bags.

Hope this helps someone else if their controller stops working when/if you drop it.