Inspire 2 wire broken landing gear motor

R3411y · Oct 8, 2018

Hey all, bought an inspire 2 with x4s on Craigslist for $800. Had a broken arm and a scratched GPS cover which I have sense replaced. However, while fixing the arm I didn't remove the landing gear motor plug from the main frame, which resulted in one of the wires to break off of the plug. Was wondering if this might be something I can repair, or if anyone knows where I could just get the black landing gear motor instead of the whole middle frame assembly. Even if it's used. Here is a picture of the issue :

The Editor · Oct 8, 2018

R3411y said:
Hey all, bought an inspire 2 with x4s on Craigslist for $800. Had a broken arm and a scratched GPS cover which I have sense replaced. However, while fixing the arm I didn't remove the landing gear motor plug from the main frame, which resulted in one of the wires to break off of the plug. Was wondering if this might be something I can repair, or if anyone knows where I could just get the black landing gear motor instead of the whole middle frame assembly. Even if it's used. Here is a picture of the issue :

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Yes, it can be repaired but you will need reasonably proficient soldering skills.
The pins should be individually removable and then you can strip and resolver the wire to the pin.

mmarian · Oct 9, 2018

The Editor said:
Yes, it can be repaired but you will need reasonably proficient soldering skills.
The pins should be individually removable and then you can strip and resolver the wire to the pin.

This job requires a special crimping tool. Those small pins are usually not soldered.

The Editor · Oct 9, 2018

mmarian said:
This job requires a special crimping tool. Those small pins are usually not soldered.

If you are careful you can solder onto them. I’ve done it dozens of times.

mmarian · Oct 9, 2018

The Editor said:
If you are careful you can solder onto them. I’ve done it dozens of times.

I did not say it could not be soldered but it was crimped originally and lot easier to crimp with the right tool than solder.

flightlogic · Oct 9, 2018

I have soldered them lots of times as well. But, if that is not in your skill set.... maybe ask an electronics hobbyist to help. Failing that.. buy a cable replacement.
Not sure why you asked about buying a new motor though...

mmarian · Oct 9, 2018

flightlogic said:
I have soldered them lots of times as well. But, if that is not in your skill set.... maybe ask an electronics hobbyist to help. Failing that.. buy a cable replacement.
Not sure why you asked about buying a new motor though...

Why are people in here even suggesting the soldering method. Crimping tool is the right tool for this job. If solder gets where it is not suppose to get, he can forget about fixing the wire. The pin could not be put back into its hole. Plus buying a crimping tool is cheeper than buying a decent soldering equipment. Anyway, do not take me too seriously, just listen to the 'experts' who have done it many times with solder.....