Hello,   I have one battery that is really hard to remove,  takes both hands & I'm worried I will damage something.  The release will not depress enough to clear the catch.  I have to work it back & forth and sometimes use a pocket knife to push the locking tab before it will let go.   Is anyone else having this type of problem?  I have 3 batteries, 2 of the original P4 & 1 of the high capacity.  It is the high capacity battery that is hard to remove.  

thanks!  I hope this makes sense?

Are you sure you're removing it correctly?

Mark The Droner Posted at 2017-1-29 05:42
Are you sure you're removing it correctly?

Thanks for the reply, Yes, I believe so, I  remove the other 2 batteries with no problem, only the high capacity  sticks every time.  

A drop of salad oil might help.

It's all in this thread.
http://forum.dji.com/forum.php?m ... D386%26typeid%3D386

The technique shown in the video surprisingly works...

You might have to squeeze it a bit firmer, than the others. This has been explained.

It should loosen up a little, with more use. ;-)


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-1-29 13:37
You might have to squeeze it a bit firmer, than the others. This has been explained.

It should loosen up a little, with more use. ;-)

lol, I am giving it all I got,  I am hoping it gets better.   I did a search, wasn't much help.

thanks for your info & help,.

Mark The Droner Posted at 2017-1-29 07:18
A drop of salad oil might help.

I might try try that,  thanks

Punchbuggy Posted at 2017-1-29 13:21
It's all in this thread.
http://forum.dji.com/forum.php?m ... D386%26typeid%3D386

Lots of information,  thank you!

early Posted at 2017-1-29 13:52
lol, I am giving it all I got,  I am hoping it gets better.   I did a search, wasn't much help.

thanks for your info & help,.

You need to build up the hand muscles, not have a loose flight pack. Haha

But yeah, I know what you mean. Having a battery that won't budge, can try ones last raw nerve...  ;-)


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Yeah, I know what you mean. Just need to get a grip :-)

...some folks complain about it being too loose, I prefer I tight fit.

...and the salad oil. Hadn't thought of that one!

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-1-29 14:06
You need to build up the hand muscles, not have a loose flight pack. Haha

But yeah, I know what you mean. Having a battery that won't budge, can try ones last raw nerve...  ;-)

Well, that video in the other thread has the technique. I was very sus it would make a difference removing a stubborn battery, but it just slide out that way. Put it back in and tried with one hand, and the bugger just woudn't release. Used the technique again, and it just slide out as before. Amazing.

Punchbuggy Posted at 2017-1-29 14:38
Well, that video in the other thread has the technique. I was very sus it would make a difference removing a stubborn battery, but it just slide out that way. Put it back in and tried with one hand, and the bugger just woudn't release. Used the technique again, and it just slide out as before. Amazing.

That's something the manuals would never have explained. So we all, are fortunate to have the wisdom of the forum regulars and mods here. ;-)

Glad it has worked for you, & so did you feel the weight, lift off of your shoulders, when it released the battery... Ha

And exhale... ;-)


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