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 ==== The Fix ==== ==== The Fix ====
 In concept, fixing this is very simple: Add the missing SD card. However, in practice it is a bit of work, as the card mount is only accessible with some disassembly, and the microSD receptable is gummed up with glue that's got to be removed first. In concept, fixing this is very simple: Add the missing SD card. However, in practice it is a bit of work, as the card mount is only accessible with some disassembly, and the microSD receptable is gummed up with glue that's got to be removed first.
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 +How-to video on removing the metal case and putting in the SD card.
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 +{{youtube>H_RhqHHli7Q}}   
  
 We recommend you flash your Mavic first to .700, and confirm that all lights are solid red with the SD Card Error message in GO4. We recommend you flash your Mavic first to .700, and confirm that all lights are solid red with the SD Card Error message in GO4.
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 After you have the cover off, thoroughly clean and remove all of the white silicone glue from the SD card holder. This picture shows the holder with a card in it -- this is from an older Mavic. The same two blobs of white glue will be there and need to be removed, there just won't be an SD card. After you have the cover off, thoroughly clean and remove all of the white silicone glue from the SD card holder. This picture shows the holder with a card in it -- this is from an older Mavic. The same two blobs of white glue will be there and need to be removed, there just won't be an SD card.
  
-The original card that DJI shipped was 4GB, but these are hard to find these days. A 16GB card has been verified to work with no problems.+The original card that DJI shipped was 4GB, but these are hard to find these days. This is a stock Mavic card 
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 +{{https://i.imgur.com/ctp3EtG.jpg}} 
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 +A 16GB card has been verified to work with no problems. 
  
 {{https://forum44.djicdn.com/data/attachment/forum/201612/14/152651e7nvbwfq8sk3mxn9.png}} {{https://forum44.djicdn.com/data/attachment/forum/201612/14/152651e7nvbwfq8sk3mxn9.png}}
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 +This is what it will look like once the glue is removed.
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 +{{https://i.imgur.com/munMzP0.jpg}}
  
 After inserting the new SD card, carefully attach a battery and power on the aircraft. Allow it to boot completely. If the rear light blinks yellow instead of staying solid red, you're good to go. Also good to check in GO 4 that the SD Card Error is gone before buttoning up the Mavic. After inserting the new SD card, carefully attach a battery and power on the aircraft. Allow it to boot completely. If the rear light blinks yellow instead of staying solid red, you're good to go. Also good to check in GO 4 that the SD Card Error is gone before buttoning up the Mavic.
  
-How-to video on removing the metal case and putting in the SD card. 
  
-{{youtube>H_RhqHHli7Q}}    
  
  
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