fluke LCD replacement?

[4g64gs]

I was wondering if any of you guys would know where to get a replacement lcd display for the fluke 88.
Thanks guys

 

[j.c.whitney]

Might have a warranty, call Fluke.

 

[Hootbro]

If you got the fade problem and not an actual cracked LCD, then there is a few kits on Ebay that will fix the LCD fade issue for about $25.

 

[Davefr]

If you got the fade problem and not an actual cracked LCD, then there is a few kits on Ebay that will fix the LCD fade issue for about $25.

A kit is usually not needed. Just remove the LCD and clean all the contacts with a pencil eraser and the LCD should display like new.

I bet there are some You tube videos that show how it's done.

 

[keithwvd]

my dad just fixed his from the fade, he thought it was pretty much toast but then found a video and couldn't believe, so he tried it and it's good as new

there's a few out there:

 

[Davefr]

My question is why does Fluke use such unreliable display technology??

Almost every Fluke I have has had this issue. Maybe Fluke should license their display technology from HF. (none of my free HF cheapies has ever had display problems).

The only good thing is the ability to buy dead Flukes cheap at G-sales and fix them.

 

[sometoyotaguy]

We use Flukes at work, and I haven't seen any issues with them.

 

[t100]

my dad just fixed his from the fade, he thought it was pretty much toast but then found a video and couldn't believe, so he tried it and it's good as new

there's a few out there:

I bought 4 Fluke 87 and 88 meters with faded screens all under $100 each. the method in the vid worked 100% of the time.

 

[Biomed]

If you got the fade problem and not an actual cracked LCD, then there is a few kits on Ebay that will fix the LCD fade issue for about $25.

The kit is called a DR80 display upgrade kit. Also includes an upgraded backlight.

My question is why does Fluke use such unreliable display technology??

The problem is really the elastomeric strips not the display.

 

[Lotek]

Older ones have the problem, I fixed mine way back when with the eraser trick, then got the replacement display maybe 10 years ago and haven't had a problem since. Mine is probably 20 years old and still going strong.

 

[98TJ]

Lotek, you made me realize just how old one of my Flukes actually is.

I have a Fluke 75 from the early 90s that has yet to fail me. Still using the original leads, too.

 

[Stephenw]

You can get the parts on eBay.

My article on the subject...

http://shopngarage.com/2011/04/fluke-multimeter-repair/