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Cen-Tech Seven Function Digital Multimeter Fuse Replacement

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    • Switch the multimeter to off.

    • You can click on the above list of images to enlarge the individual photos as you go along

    • Unplug the two test probes.

    • Never attempt to open the multimeter while it is in use. Removing the two test probes is always a good practice.

    • Flip multimeter over.

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    • Remove the first screw from the backplate using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

    • Turn the screws counter clockwise to remove them, and turn the screws clockwise will re-insert them.

    • Store the first screw in a safe place.

    • Using a bowl, container with a lid, or a magnet to hold and keep track of your screws is always good practice.

    • Repeat this process for the second screw.

    • Sometimes the fuse will not want to pop or fall out of the hole. If you keep trying to unscrew the screw, and you feel a very subtle popping effect coming from the screw, this means the screw is free. You can try smacking the back of the meter against your hand to try and pop the screw free.

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    • Pry the case apart at the bottom to make it easy to work with.

    • A Flathead 3/32 Screwdriver may help with this.

    • Avoid using excessive force when lifting the backplate, this could damage the two top retention tabs.

    • Slide the backplate towards the bottom of the meter, freeing the backplate from the two top retention tabs.

    • You only need to slide the case apart a little bit to free the backplate from the two top retention tabs.

    • Remove the backplate and store it in a safe place out of the way.

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    • Pull the battery out to be able to work with the battery clip.

    • Disconnet battery clip.

    • Avoid bending or folding the clip by removing both sides of the clip in one motion.

    • Locate your meter's fuse. There are two types of fuses you could find in your meter. The third image shows both kinds of fuses being compared.

    • Most of the time you can find the fuse just above the battery, but sometimes fuses are located on the top left of the circuit board.

    • Replaceable fuses: These fuses are the biggest type, being held in only with metal clips. These are the easiest to replace.

    • Integrated fuses: These fuses are soldered onto the circuit board. These fuses can still be replaced, but you may need to order special fuses online, and you will need to know how to solder and have soldering tools.

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    • Avoid touching any parts of the circuit board. Electronic devices are sensitive to small static shocks. You can get rid of excess static electricity by touching any large and metal, such as a fridge, stove, or metal rack.

    • Avoid pulling the fuse out by grabing the middle of the fuse with your fingers or pliers. Doing so could crush the fuse.

    • Place the head of a Flathead 3/32 Screwdriver under one of the fuse’s metal endcaps.

    • Leverage the screwdriver to flip one end of the fuse up and out of the clip.

    • Grab the metal endcap of the fuse and pull on the fuse to slide the other endcap free from the last clip.

    • Grabbing the fuse with your fingers offers better grip than what you could get with pliers. Using pliers could crush the fuse too easily when trying to get a good grip.

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    • Trade out the bad fuse for the new fuse.

    • Place the new fuse to sit on top of the two clips.

    • Hold down the fuse on both sides, and press the fuse into the clips

    • Pushing down on both ends of the fuse and clipping the fuse into place using one quick action puts the fuse under less stress than trying to do one side at a time.

Conclusion

To put the meter back together, go through steps 4 through 1 in reverse order. Your meter now has a new and working fuse, allowing the rightmost "DCA," or current measuring modes, to be functional once again.

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5 commentaires

The one I have does not have fuse holder. Small, axial leaded fuse is soldered in.

W Stemmler - Réponse

In making this guide, I did find some cheaper red meters like the one above that had the same pre-soldered fuse you described. As far as I know, I have been able to confirm that Home Depot, Lowe’s, Hardware Sale’s and Ace do carry replacement fuses of this type, at least the lucky few stores I have visited around my state. In the case of these types of fuses, one would need to be familiar with the skill called soldering. But having to solder makes this guide more difficult if one is new to soldering. You can find out more about soldering here: Comment souder et dessouder des connexions

Venancio Zuniga -

It says on the front that max is 200mA, can you tell me why you say to use 500mA fuse instead of a 200mA fuse? Thanks in advance.

liquidinsect - Réponse

Sharp eyes and excellent question! I’ll be glad to answer.

Notice how most of the numbers on the front are in units of 2, 20, 200 and such. On most meters numbres such as 1 10 and 100 are used to indicate their range, however; with theses meters being so cheap and disposable, they have an issue with accuracy. If you go above the specified number (ie 30 volts or 300mA) the accuracy can not be maintained. If you were to make your own meter using normal standard components, you’d be lucky to be accurate with ±20% (based on the values of resistors, capacitors, and any critical components). Often, the higher you go (in terms of input voltage or current) the less accuracy you have (components warming up causes value drifting, eg a resistor value increases). So while the internal electronics are rated at more than 500mA, the fuse is added for protection, but above 200mA your measurements could be 20% off.

Meters become more expensive as they become more accurate, due to using better internal components.

Venancio Zuniga -

1st rate no critique need except positive !!!!

Phillip Robertson - Réponse

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