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title: Move the RX1RII camera into a new mount
description: Step-by-step instructions on how to remove the RX1RII camera and mount from the drone, remove the camera from the old mount, place it into the new one and back into the drone.
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# Move the RX1RII camera into a new mount

## Step-by-step instructions on how to remove the RX1RII camera and mount from the drone, remove the camera from the old mount, place it into the new one and back into the drone.

| Time required | **10 min** |
| --- | --- |
| Difficulty | **Easy** |
| Equipment | **WingtraOne,  new mount, TX10 75 mm Torx screwdriver** |

### **Step-by-step instructions**

#### **Step 1 Remove the RX1RII camera attached to the mount from WingtraOne**

| ![Unplug USBc](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Unplug%20USBc.jpeg?width=600&name=Unplug%20USBc.jpeg) ![step8-3](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/step8-3.jpg?width=617&name=step8-3.jpg) | Power off the WingtraOne and lay it down on a flat surface, e.g. table. Open the top cover. If applicable: Open the PPK cover pressing on the PUSH button. Unplug the USB-C universal payload connector by pulling the cable out. Use the Torx screwdriver to open the four screws in each corner of the payload area. Pull out the camera mount assembly. 💡 The screws are attached to the camera mount. You do not need to worry about losing them inside.     |
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#### Step 2 Remove the RX1RII from the mount

| ![RX1 camera_1](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RX1%20camera_1.jpg?width=600&name=RX1%20camera_1.jpg) | - Unplug the following connectors from the camera: 1. Multiport RX1R II connector 2. Hotshoe 3. Camera retainer rubberband (2x) 4. Lift the camera and remove the dummy battery. - Lift the camera out of the mount. |
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#### Step 3 Place the RX1RII into the new mount

| ![RX1 camera_1](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RX1%20camera_1.jpg?width=600&name=RX1%20camera_1.jpg) | - Plug the dummy battery (4) before moving the camera into the mount. - Place the RX1RII camera into the mount. - Plug the following connectors: camera retainer rubber band (2x), hotshoe, multiport RX1R II connector. |
| --- | --- |

#### Step 4 Place the RX1RII attached to the new mount into WingtraOne

- Use the Torx screwdriver to tighten the four screws in the four corners of the payload area. Make sure you don't overtighten them (maximum torque 0.4 Nm - use two fingers tightness).
- Plug the USB-C universal payload connector into the drone.
- (Optional) close the PPK cover by pressing the PUSH button.
- Close the top cover.
- Do a test flight. Before the flight, double-check that all the cables are connected firmly. If any issues with the camera appear, please check this Knowledge Base [article](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/troubleshooting-rx1-connectivity-issue-1?hsLang=en).

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