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TEST TOOL KNOW-HOW
Is the Power Scan Probe Tester computer and air bag safe?
Why do I have no power at the tip when I am pressing the
power switch forward but the red LED is on?
The tool LED and LCD pull no more than 1 milliamp of current,
therefore when using it as a test light or multimeter it is comput-
er and airbag safe. However, pressing the power switch is a
different story. When you press the switch forward, you are
conducting full battery current to the tip of the probe. There is a
nice safety feature built into the tool. Simply connect the extra
ground lead to the tool and press the power switch forward until
it trips the circuit breaker. This will prevent power from going to
the tip but still allow you to use the tool as a multimeter. When
you are away from computer components, simple press the
reset button and you are ready to power up again.
The power switch goes through a lot. It is one of the few things
that go wrong with the tool. The switch is a consumable that
needs to be replaced on occasion. We have made it real
simple to not only change it but also buy a new switch. The
switch can be snapped out and replaced in seconds.
You can buy switches from your authorized tool supplier.
The tool with the Rocker Switch slots makes it easy to replace
a worn switch in the field without having to send it in for repair.
Power Switch replacement procedure:
Remove the worn switch with a pry tool. Be careful when
applying force.
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