Fluke 87 LCD repair "kit"??

[Rigmaster]

Anyone familiar with the LCD screen fading problem on Fluke meters?

I just picked up a Fluke 87 in nice overall condition, but the LCD screen is hard to read- about 1/2 of the display is faded out.

I found this kit on Ebay- looks promising:

http://cgi.ebay.com/FLUKE-83-85-87-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33598c0387

But before I drop another $28 on this I wanted to see if there's a DIY solution or something else I should check.


Thanks!


Rig.

 

[kiall1987]

that maybe help you ?

 

[Rigmaster]

I'll give it a try, thanks!!!!

 

[ron350]

Good link kiall1987

When you clean the contacts use isopropyl rubbing alcohol and a lint free cotton cloth. You do not want to have any lint or static from synthetic fabrics when working inside your meter.

 

[azotto]

This is interesting to me. Where I worked a few years back, my department was responsible for managing cal certs for all the test equipment at 2 facilities. We had well over 200 87's in inventory and I can say I have never seen a display fail that could not be attributed to being dropped or some other mis-use.

 

[RAYJAY]

you can also buy the parts from fluke my meter did the same thing

 

[mark40sw]

I installed a "upgrade" kit to my Fluke 87 years ago (ordered from Fluke). I remember the screen was a greenish originally and the newer was a brighter/lighter grayish color. Also I believe the digits were slightly larger.

 

[supraman1990]

that maybe help you ?

Doing that will only work for a little while. Just drop the cash on the strips. My 88 was faded like yours is, I installed the upgrade strips and it works perfectly now. The LCD fading is a common issue on the older Fluke meters.

 

[Rigmaster]

Well, I just cleaned the strips with alcohol, let them dry and put it all back together.

The display is 100% right now!

I'll wait and see if it fades out again before buying the kit.


Thanks for the Youtube link kiall1987- I owe you a pint or two!!!

 

[DHCrocks]

my 85 had the same problem, I cleaned the contacts but they would fade out again after a little while, very frustrating. I replaced the strip and it has been good for the past 2 years. it works. I think I paid 20 bucks for it back then.

 

[Brian41]

I have a Fluke 88 and quit using it years ago for this reason. I just did the cleaning and it works like new........ THANKS GJ

 

[Davefr]

Another example of paying premium prices for perceived premium quality just to be let down. (yes, I also have a 87 and have had to clean the LCD contacts).

Maybe Fluke should consult with Harbor Freight. I've never had to clean contacts on their $1.99 DMM's display.