r/bmpcc • u/Fun-Ease-9428 • 7h ago
Can I drill a new mounting hole in my Neewer V-Mount battery to fit a different mounting plate?
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to mount my Neewer PS099E 99Wh V-Mount battery on my DJI RS4 Mini setup.
The battery came with its own mounting bracket, but I want to replace it with a different V-mount bracket because it fits my gimbal rig much better. The problem is that the hole pattern doesn’t match.
I’m considering drilling a new hole in the center of the battery’s rear plastic housing so I can attach the new bracket. (I’ve attached photos.)
My questions are:
Is there empty space behind the center of the rear housing, or are there battery cells/electronics directly underneath?
Has anyone opened or modified this specific Neewer PS099E battery?
Would drilling a shallow hole be safe, or is this a terrible idea?
Is there a better way to mount a different bracket without modifying the battery?
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who’s worked on V-mount batteries before. I definitely don’t want to damage the battery or create a safety hazard.