Category Archives: Reader-contributed

Repairs that are suggested and/or executed by readers.

A Very Unique Fluke 8060A

Posted on March 2, 2014 by modemhead

Blog reader “Dmitri” has sent pictures of a very unique and interesting modification he performed on his recently acquired Fluke 8060A.  The LCD was ruined, so he has fashioned a replacement using green SMD LEDs arranged to form 7-segment numerals, … Continue reading →

Posted in Modifications, Reader-contributed | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

Fluke 170-series Kickstand Repair

Posted on August 4, 2013 by modemhead

Does your Fluke 179 have a loose kickstand (tilt stand, tilting bail) that pops out whenever you try to prop it up for use on the workbench?  Blog reader LDSisHere from over at badcaps.net contacted me with this problem, and … Continue reading →

Posted in How-To, Reader-contributed, Repair | Tagged , , | 6 Comments