====== Naked Action 4 DIY Manual ====== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-1.jpg?nolink&600|}} ===== General Information ===== ===== Content of Shipment ===== * Naked Action 4 Kit ===== Tools needed ===== * Soldering Iron * Solder * PH0 Screwdriver * M2 Screwdriver * Cutter Knife * Pliers * Tweezers * HotAir Gun * Plastic Spudge ===== Safety information ===== ===== Preparation ===== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-2.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Start by adding the battery to the camera and powering it on. * Download the latest app onto your device and connect it to the camera. * Update your camera to the latest available firmware. * Test your camera's functionality before proceeding with disassembly. ===== Disassembly Steps ===== ==== Step - Remove the Display ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-3.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-4.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-5.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Remove the battery from the camera. * Use a cutter knife to slide along the seam of the back display. Adding heat with a heat gun can make this step easier. * Gently lift the display from the main body of the camera. The flat ribbon cable connecting the back display to the motherboard is still connected. ==== Step - Remove the Battery Bay ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-7.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-8.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-9.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Remove the tape covering the screws in the battery bay. Alternatively, you can poke holes with a screwdriver to access the screws. * Use a PH0 screwdriver to remove the three screws from the battery bay. * Lift and remove the battery bay. ==== Step - Disconnect Ribbon Cables ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-10.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-11.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Remove all flat ribbon cables from the motherboard. These connectors are secured with hot glue. * Heat the glue with a hot air gun and remove it carefully with a plastic tool. * Gently lift the connectors with a plastic tool to unplug them. Repeat for all five connectors. ==== Step - Remove USB Port and LED ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-12.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-13.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-14.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Use a PH0 screwdriver to remove the two screws from the USB port. Lift the USB port with tweezers. * Remove the two screws from the back LED on top of the lens with a PH0 screwdriver. * Fold up the latch to access the spring and remove it with pliers. ==== Step - Remove Lens ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-17.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-19.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-20.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-21.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Remove the single screw in the top left corner with a PH0 screwdriver. Pull up the heatsink with the LED flex cable. * Remove the two screws from the metal cable clip holding the lens cable connector. * Unplug the lens ribbon cable with a plastic tool. * Remove the four screws holding the lens in place with a PH0 screwdriver and lift the lens assembly. ==== Step - Disassemble Mainboard ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-22.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-23.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-24.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-25.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Remove the top button cable connector with a plastic tool, heating the parts if necessary. * Remove the two black screws holding the motherboard with a PH0 screwdriver. Pry out the motherboard with a plastic tool. * Remove the three silver screws holding the motherboard holder with a PH0 screwdriver. * Unscrew the lens protector on the front side. ==== Step - Remove the Motherboard Holder ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-26.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-30.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Pry out the motherboard holder using pliers, heating the case to ease removal. * Break off the two noses from the motherboard holder as they are too long for the naked version. ==== Step - Front Display ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-33.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-35.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-36.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-37.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Heat the front display and press it out towards the front using the provided 3D-printed square tool. ===== Assembly Steps ===== ==== Step - Install Thread Inserts ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-39.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-40.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-41.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Press the thread inserts into the outer side of the naked case using a clean soldering iron set to 220°C. * Use 3x M2*4mm and 1x M2*3mm thread inserts, placing the 3mm insert in the marked position. ==== Step - Install Front Display ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-42.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-44.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Glue the front display in place with 2K epoxy. Wait for the epoxy to cure. ==== Step - Attach ND Filter Adapter ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-65.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Screw the aluminum ND filter adapter to the motherboard holder. ==== Step - Assemble Main Components ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-46.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-47.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-48.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-49.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-50.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Place the motherboard holder into the naked action 4 front case and secure it with the three silver screws. * Screw an M1.6*6 screw through the top right hole and secure it with an M1.6 nut inside for additional strength. * Install the mainboard with the two black screws. * Install the lens and secure it with four lens screws. * Attach an ND filter to protect the lens during installation. ==== Step - Connect Cables ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-52.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Connect the lens cable and front display cable to the mainboard. Ensure correct alignment before applying force. ==== Step - Install BEC Cable and Cooling Fan ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-53.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-54.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-55.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Attach the bracket on top of the lens cable connector with the two screws. * Pry out the Naked Action 4 BEC cable from the foil and connect the three connectors to the motherboard. * Attach the cooling fan to the back case with M2*5 screws using an M2 hex tool. ==== Step - Final Assembly ==== {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-56.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-57.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-58.jpg?nolink&800|}} {{:public:dji_a4_naked_manual-60.jpg?nolink&800|}} * Solder the fan's voltage and ground cables to the BEC's pre-tinned 5V and GND pads. * Connect the BEC flex cable to the BEC. * Place the BEC into the back case and screw the front and back cases together using 4x M1.6*8, 1x M1.6*12, and 1x M1.6*16 screws with a PH0 screwdriver. The longest 16mm screw goes in the top left corner, the 12mm screw in the bottom left, and the 8mm screws in the remaining holes.