Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Motor Replacement

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Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Motor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

Many drone repairs are relatively simple, replacing a motor is a crucial fix when your drone experiences reduced performance or stops flying altogether. Motors are responsible for the drone's lift and stability, so a faulty motor can make the difference between smooth flights and frustrating crashes. It may seem like a daunting task, but replacing a motor is straightforward with the right tools and instructions.

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    • Remove the propeller from the side where the motor is not working.

    • You can remove the propeller at any point in the replacement.

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    • Grab the motor with one hand and propeller with the other.

    • Turn the propeller counterclockwise to separate the propeller from the drone.

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    • Flip the drone upside down.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver and remove the four screws that secure the light cover.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry up and out the PCB.

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    • Use a 2mm Hex screwdriver to remove the four screws that are located below the PCB.

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    • Flip the drone over then replace the motor with a new one.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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