--- title: Replace the PPK fixation mechanism description: Step by step instructions on how to replace the PPK fixation mechanism. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/replace-the-ppk-fixation-mechanism#main-content) - [English](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/replace-the-ppk-fixation-mechanism) - [Español](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/es/reemplazar-el-mecanismo-de-fijacion-del-ppk) English Show submenu for translations [![\_WingtraKNOWLEDGEBASE LOGO Orange](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hubfs/_WingtraKNOWLEDGEBASE%20LOGO%20Orange.svg)](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/replace-the-ppk-fixation-mechanism) - [Español](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/es/reemplazar-el-mecanismo-de-fijacion-del-ppk) English Show submenu for translations - [Talk to our team](https://wingtra.com/talk-to-our-team/) [Talk to our team](https://wingtra.com/talk-to-our-team/) Wingtra Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Wingtra's warranty is not affected by performing the below steps carefully.  Contact your local distributor if you prefer the replacement to be done as a paid service on your behalf. ### Step by step instructions #### Step 1 Open the top cover | ![remove\_3](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/remove_3.png?width=688&name=remove_3.png) | - 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. | | --- | --- | #### Step 2 Remove the broken female push-to-release lock | ![step6](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/step6.png?width=412&name=step6.png) | Locate the broken female push-to-release lock of the PPK lid on the camera mount. Take the mount out of the WingtraOne and the camera out of the mount. ⚠️ Performing the replacement with the mount in the drone is possible, but it is harder. Take long nose pliers and grab the female-push-to-release lock. You may slightly push the pliers into the foam. Then, pull the push-to-release lock out, slightly wiggle as indicated in the image to ease pulling. | | --- | --- |   The latest female push-to-release buttons come with adhesive tape, so no glue is needed to place them into the mount. If the female push-to-release button does not have adhesive tape follow step 3 instructions. #### Step 3 Glue the new female push-to-release lock (optional) | ![step7](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/step7.jpg?width=688&name=step7.jpg) | - Take the new female push-to-release lock and apply UHU POR on the two small sides. | | --- | --- | | ![step8](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/step8.jpg?width=688&name=step8.jpg) | - Put a small drop of UHU POR on both short sides of the hole where the push-to-release lock will be. - Let the glue cure according to instructions. For UHU POR the curing time is 20 minutes. | #### Step 4 Place the new female push-to-release lock into the mount | ![step10](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/step10.jpg?width=688&name=step10.jpg) | - After 20 minutes, mount the push-to-release button. 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