Hey Guys,

I likely do more propeller swaps than the average bear due to testing for YouTube and b-roll mishaps so not surprising I finally mangled a screw head bad enough that I couldn't remove it. I suppose the surprising part is how long it took me to get there considering I'm on my 4th Mini drone.

Anyhow, there are a number of different ways to get out a stuck screw. Everyone is going to have a different method and tool that they are comfortable using. I decided on using a Dremel with a cutting disc to remove enough of the the propeller to be able to grab the screw head with pliers. Turns out a had a bit of luck, which made it even easier but I'm confident I would have got there regardless.

I hope it's helpful should you find yourself in a similar situation. Thanks for watching, cheers!

I am glad to see you masked off the drone and motor.

Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 10-16 09:19
I am glad to see you masked off the drone and motor.

Seemed like the sensible thing to do.

Another clear video!

Montfrooij Posted at 12-4 12:42
Another clear video!

Clear, for sure, but completely useless for a 10 seconds job...

https://forum.dji.com/forum.php? ... 745&pid=3073478

Burt37 Posted at 12-4 16:44
Clear, for sure, but completely useless for a 10 seconds job...

https://forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=292745&pid=3073478

Thanks for the tip!

I bought an electric nail file off Amazon and this works perfectly to remove threaded screws.  Just file away the lip and use a pair of needle nose pliers to loosen the screw so you can then unscrew it using the provided screwdriver.

This cost me £8.50 and by far easier than anything else I’ve seen.

djiuser_Z7NSxCUgHmb3 Posted at 12-23 12:46
I bought an electric nail file off Amazon and this works perfectly to remove threaded screws.  Just file away the lip and use a pair of needle nose pliers to loosen the screw so you can then unscrew it using the provided screwdriver.

This cost me £8.50 and by far easier than anything else I’ve seen.

You didn't look far enough... The easiest way is listed two posts above yours...