DJI Mavic Remote Battery Replacement (The Easy Way!) Mavic 1,2,Pro, and Zoom

[@mountainmoments]

the battery depends on the controller modell. My Mavic Pro 2 (controller RC1B) has a different battery than linked here. The product number for the RC1B Battery is 623758-1s2p (size and connector are different). But thanks for the instructions :)

[@MrERS1968]

Great instructions. It worked perfectly fine for me. The tough parts are the ones to put back the flat cables to each of the conectores... for the ones like me that does not have a sharp sight any more it is a challenge. Thanks!!!

[@fixitwithjake]

I agree. I’m thinking of getting a magnifying glass for my desk if I do more of these things.

[@ScottHorvath1964]

Hi, thanks for the video, well done. Worked like a charm and all back together. I'm looking forward to flying again without the worry of low battery warnings. Now on to my PS3 controller. Thanks again.

[@fixitwithjake]

Good job, that was all you! It really is like a refreshed remote now. Last much longer the before!

[@ScottHorvath1964]

@@fixitwithjake Hi Jake, well I think I messed up somehow. I ordered the new battery and have had it for almost 2 months before I decided to change it. When I put the battery in it showed 17% charge. I fired up the system and then shut it down. I then turned it on to let the battery go down to zero. Then I charged it and it only charged back to the 17%. So I turned on several time to make sure it went down to 0% now its only charhing to 1% . Is there anyway I can fix this mess?

[@fixitwithjake]

@@ScottHorvath1964 I would have them send you a new battery. Sounds like it is not you, but that the battery you received is either defective our outside calibration (cells inside are not balanced). If you have a lipo charger so you charge it up that way first and get all the cells balanced. But, I doesn't sound like anyting you did! Certainly these batteries sit for months before selling.They should be stored at 50-70%.

[@ScottHorvath1964]

@@fixitwithjake Thanks for the reply. I have sent a note to the seller on ebay. That said I am wondering if you have a trusted seller that you can recommend. Thanks again, looks like I'll be watching your tutorial again lol. PS I did hit like.

[@fixitwithjake]

Did you try the link in the video description for the AliExpress seller? Might take one or two extra weeks but they have the batteries in stock. The one in a link to looks like the price shut up but if you can always click on that link and then you can search from there for a very similar battery that’s much cheaper. m.aliexpress.us/item/3256804217445650.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.66261802FTUm9V&_randl_shipto=US&gatewayAdapt=Pc2Msite

[@rickcorbell7750]

Excellent description!!! Great tutorial!

[@fixitwithjake]

I appreciate that!

[@ryanthethumb]

Thanks for great tutorial how long do you find controller lasts with new battery i never had mine from new

[@gabrielplasenciapascual6339]

Cambiado la betería funcionando perfectamente, gracias por los detalles, gran aportación.

[@davygarrett]

did the 5D button still function afterwards??? I tried to be as gentle as I could to remove this button, but still managed to break the bloody thing....

[@mileshkin]

The only way to remove it right is to heat it up to 100-120 degrees - then it will easy to pull and remove without breaking the 5D stick.

[@davygarrett]

@@mileshkin button still worked fine afterwards....

[@mileshkin]

@@davygarrett but it broken tho..

[@davygarrett]

@@mileshkin yes...

[@robertbarel896]

great video ! . thank you so much . so many screws .

[@alphawayside5973]

Hi can you say what problems could occur if I don't calibrate the battery in the end?

[@fixitwithjake]

The remote won't know how much battery it has to use and the battery % on the screen will be inaccurate. It will cause all sorts of issues.

[@dopeyd70]

The GL200A is the mavic pro controller but its built different qnd the front panel wouldnt come off, might be some other screws and the battery i have been sent is 2450mah but the controller specs are 2970mah

[@ncs2000]

how do you replace the 5D rocker button?

[@fixitwithjake]

I’ve never done it. But I’m sure someone on here or Google has.

[@johnmurphy5302]

Just done the same with a new battery and even before the new battery was connected the right hand side of the controller was hot is this normal

[@GetOutdoorsMO]

Thanks for the tutorial. I replaced my battery per instructed, now my power button stays illuminated all the time. Any idea why?

[@fixitwithjake]

Good work! What power button? Describe more.

[@GetOutdoorsMO]

@@fixitwithjake The top right (White) power button.

[@fixitwithjake]

@ucantridethis01 sorry I was thinking this was the bmw battery video earlier. That’s really weird the light is staying on. How did the reassembly go, smooth? I’d run the remote battery to zero and recharge and do a firmware update and see what happens next.

[@GetOutdoorsMO]

@fixitwithjake I took it back apart. It was the "L" shaped ribbon retainer on the left side. I wiggled the wire and loosened the holder a bit, and now it works fine. Thanks for responding, and thanks for the video. I'm flying again!

[@fixitwithjake]

@ucantridethis01 I like heading comments like this! Good job taking your time and working this one out!

[@Mexximillion]

Do you by chance know, wether the form factor of the battery for the mavic pro 1 and platinum is the same as this one? I really like the idea of having an additional amp-hour of capacity. Voltage is the same (close enough). Remotes look identical case wise and I'd be very surprised if the battery compartment was that much different.

[@ariheinila6841]

I connected the new battery, and 52 percent blincked on the screen. But afterwards, there is no sign of light. The on/off wont work. Where should I look for failure?😢

[@fixitwithjake]

Sounds like the battery is no longer making a connection. Check all wiring again carefully. Don’t rush it, take your time and you’ll figure it out.

[@fixitwithjake]

It has been one year since the battery was replaced. I am seeing a little discharge when it sits for long periods of time. For example, if it sits for one month, it may go from 100% down to Aity and sit there. I am not sure why? If anyone knows please help out. But it is still significantly better than before and still a very usable remote, I just can’t let it sit for long period of time or the battery discharges inside the remote. I just wanted to give an update to viewers.

[@mountainmoments]

not sure for the remote, but the drone batteries itself discharge by default to enlenghten its lifespan/proper power output. you can actually adjust this amount of discharge in the menu. maybe that also applies to the controller.

[@alias_joos]

Hello thanks for the good tutorial. My battery does not charge, the display shows me for 1-2 seconds that it is charging then it goes dark and it stops. Can someone help me?

[@fixitwithjake]

Sure sounds like a bad 🪫 battery that will no longer charge. I’d try replacing it. It try a few different cables and chargers first to rule that out. 🔌

[@leeyj1334]

Should I throw away my controller if I accidentally mess up my battery calibration? I'm charging, but the screen is blinking. It's normal when you pick the battery..

[@declandevlin1590]

This is a fantastic walk through. I do have one question though if anyone has experienced it. The right side of my controller heats up quite a bit and i havent chargred it yet. Display still giving 1%. Is this common for new batteries or is there something I'm missing? Its a new battery installed and the same outputs as the previous one.

[@johnmurphy5302]

Same as mini even when the battery wasn’t connected did you get an answer on the issue

[@declandevlin1590]

@@johnmurphy5302 I didnt. I ended up getting my hands on another controller that had issues with the charging cable so I just swapped that out and started using that one instead. I sent a message back to the seller to try and get a new battery also. Cant remember if they ever posted a new one. Don't think they did.

[@johnmurphy5302]

@ just after putting the new battery in just checked to see if will it charge and didn’t bother only trying to charge it now and it won’t any suggestions?

[@declandevlin1590]

@@johnmurphy5302 honestly, bite the bullet and see if you can get a second hand controller. Might be more costly but it'll get you back flying again. I missed so many opportunities trying to get mine to work. Some of the DJI minis are cheaper now. Maybe it's time to treat yourself!

[@christianfabian8819]

What about if you dont use the remote and it drains by the next day by 10℅

[@fixitwithjake]

Likely a bad battery. Lithium batteries don’t last forever.

[@christianfabian8819]

@@fixitwithjake when inremove the battery from the remote it doesnot drain

[@christianfabian8819]

@@fixitwithjake when thebbattery connected to the board even its not used it drains it self. Is it the battery or the mainboard?

[@fixitwithjake]

You’ve done more testing then me. Sure sounds like the board is drawing some power while sitting then. Since you tested it plugged in and removed. If the battery is more then 2 years old I’d start with replacing it. From what I am hearing from you it sounds like there may be issues with parasitic draw on these remotes that drains the batteries while they’re sitting. But in the first year to do mine, never had any issues with a newer battery. But as the remote got older, I did have a bit of parasitic draw that the older battery could not handle for more than a week. Let us know if you learn more or a better solution.

[@christianfabian8819]

@@fixitwithjake ok. Thank you

[@sanjayramoutar5012]

If this in fact a Lipo, isn't it not recommended to discharge it all the way down to 0%?

[@fixitwithjake]

That is how you calibrate the BMC for lipo batteries. Even Apple recommends you do this for their iphones and macbooks after a battery replacement. For phones, tablets and smartwatches: Charge it to 100% and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Use your device until it shuts off due to low battery. Charge it uninterrupted to 100%.

[@sanjayramoutar5012]

@@fixitwithjake ok, so this is just one time? I didn't know that at all. I always thought that Lipos didn't like a deep discharge.

[@AnandShivan]

Your hand covered the replacing of the screws!!

[@fixitwithjake]

Ugh, I’m sorry! Hard to film and get the job done sometimes.

[@M-Capone]

Did everything... Won't turn on unless the charging cable is plugged in... Then beeps to shut down. So I guess I messed it up.

[@firdausbj1]

Where to buy the Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Remote Battery ? The above link no longer works.

[@fixitwithjake]

Here you go: amzn.to/47UQypg

[@gregklugiewicz5037]

What is a 5D joystick? How did you break it? You discuss pulling a wire at 6:48 yet it is not displayed. I stopped watching your video at this point. Too poorly explained for me.

[@jeremyparkphotographer]

should be illegal to make a battery replacement so hard !!

[@fixitwithjake]

Should be easily swapped like phone batteries, oh wait, never mind.

[@otofoto]

Soon there will be lot of spare remotes from Ukraine. Many Mavics are lost but RC are spare.

[@fixitwithjake]

:-X

[@MichasWelt]

It is not a deep discharge because 0% I expect is 3.3V or so not below. Deep is under 3V but I think there is a protection.

[@fixitwithjake]

Does anyone else suffer from a worn out remote battery?

[@vandalpaulius]

guess why I'm here :D

[@SemostevMedia]

Yes. Please is there any site I can get a new remote battery for mavic 2 pro

[@waldtradition1166]

Hello Jake. I got the same set of battery with tools and tapes as you showed. Once I connected the battery plug to the controller it showed for a very short time 25%. After that I connected all the cables as you showed and before putting back the hood I tested it again. I pressed the power button the surround of the screen lit up but no screen info. I pressed short long and the controller turned on and beeped. So I took it apart again. Reconnected the battery, but this time it screen lit up but no info of battery charge. Reasembled it again. Pressed the power button the screen did not lit up. I could turn the controller on but no screen. Hopefully you can help me figuring out what i missed? Thanks a lot

[@rady6404]

@@waldtradition1166 Hi, check the LCD display connection in the connector (flat wire). Is there any information on the LCD display after switching on?

[@waldtradition1166]

@@rady6404 No info on LCD. I tried to connect to the app and it works fine. So Now I go back and check the wire again and clean the contacts. After that I'll let you know. Hope the cable is not damaged