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Protocol TerraCopter EVO Controller Motherboard Replacement

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The Terracopter EVO controller motherboard is used to control all of the functions of the controller and relay them to the drone.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the screw connecting the battery cover to the controller.

    • Remove the battery cover from the controller.

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    • Remove all of four of the AA batteries from the controller.

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    • Note: the four Phillips screws on the rear panel are a millimeter longer than the two screws near the antenna and the two screws on the handle.

    • Orientate the controller to where the battery compartment is facing upwards.

    • Remove the four 5mm and four 4mm Phillips #1 screws from the case.

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    • Since the battery wires are still attached, carefully move the rear panel down to expose the motherboard.

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    • Remove the eight 5mm Phillips #1 screws from the motherboard.

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    • Locate the set of four green wires and one black wire attached to the motherboard.

    • Remove the male, white connector by pressing up on the two tabs on the female connector. Then, pull the connector away from the female connector on the motherboard

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    • Locate the single pin holding the negative and positive wires to the motherboard. Each lead should have one pin holding each wire to the green side of the motherboard.

    • Using a soldering iron, melt the existing solder point for the red lead (positive line).

    • Using a soldering iron, melt the existing solder point for the black lead (negative line).

    • Pull the red and black leads through their respective holes, out of the motherboard.

    • Check out our How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide if you are unfamiliar with soldering practices.

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

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