Please someone explain these parts...

[aaronrivera]

Hi guys! Just getting my p3p repaired atm. Just curious why theres so many small parts that need to be purchased n repaired.
Thanks!

 

[robinb]

I thought the main board was only $100 from what was said in the past by DJI.

 

[Meta4]

The main board is a big ticket item for the P3 - everything is on there.
Apart from the top 3 items, they are all parts of the camera and gimbal.
Looks like they repaired rather than replaced the whole unit which would have been a lot more expensive.

 

[aaronrivera]

Do u know if they replaced the motors as well?

 

[aaronrivera]

Must be included in the main board right

 

[robinb]

There was a conversation a couple of months ago where tech support quoted $100 for main board.

 

[Meta4]

Do u know if they replaced the motors as well?

The only motors listed there are the 3 in the gimbal.
If they had replaced the propulsion motors they would have been listed.

 

[Bryce]

Anything getting close to that amount would make me question buying a new one. Just like a car though.... all the individual parts always costs a lot more.

 

[Meta4]

There was a conversation a couple of months ago where tech support quoted $100 for main board.

Here's the thread you're referring to.
Phantom 3 ESC Status Error. Motherboard repair. | DJI Phantom Forum
Read it all the way through.
It looks like Blade thought they were around $100 but there's nothing else to back this up.
The price on the invoice above strongly suggests Blade was wrong or DJI have put the price up since then.
Here's one ad for the part:
http://1uas.com/Phantom-3-Parts/Phantom-3-ESC-Center-Board-MC-ProAdv-Part-33

 

[RedHotPoker]

That main board looks like a lot of work, for the soldering robots to build. What a crucial piece of the puzzle.

I hope I never have to replace mine. ;-)

RedHotPoker

 

[schemer]

You got hosed!

 

[aaronrivera]

Im sure thy changed to the new motor if they r replacing the esc main board with v2.. ? But anyway guys i got a 10% discount after haggling

 

[Meta4]

Im sure thy changed to the new motor if they r replacing the esc main board with v2.. ? But anyway guys i got a 10% discount after haggling

Easy enough to tell if you got the new motors .. they have a pointy star shape on top.

 

[aaronrivera]

Cool.. Let u know once it arrives

 

[robinb]

Here's the thread you're referring to.
Phantom 3 ESC Status Error. Motherboard repair. | DJI Phantom Forum
Read it all the way through.
It looks like Blade thought they were around $100 but there's nothing else to back this up.
The price on the invoice above strongly suggests Blade was wrong or DJI have put the price up since then.
Here's one ad for the part:
Phantom 3 ESC Center Board & MC (Pro/Adv) - Part 33

Yes it was $145.

Phantom 3 ESC Status Error. Motherboard repair. | DJI Phantom Forum