Exterior inspection
Inspect the outside of the oscilloscope for damage, wear, and missing parts. Refer
Table 1: External inspection checklist on page 3 for immediate repair defects
that could cause personal injury or lead to further damage to the oscilloscope.
Table 1: External inspection checklist
Item Inspect for Repair action
Front and rear case Cracks, scratches, deformations,
and damaged hardware.
Repair or replace defective module.
Front-panel knobs Missing, damaged, or loose
knobs.
Repair or replace missing or defective knobs.
Connectors Broken shells, cracked insulation,
and deformed contacts. Dirt in
connectors.
Repair or replace defective modules. Clear or wash out dirt.
Carrying handle, and cabinet feet Correct operation. Repair or replace defective module.
Accessories Missing items or parts of items,
bent pins, broken or frayed
cables, and damaged
connectors.
Repair or replace damaged or missing items, frayed cables, and
defective modules.
Interior inspection
To access the inside of the oscilloscope for inspection and cleaning, refer to Parts
Lists and Exploded Views in this manual.
Inspect the internal portions of the oscilloscope for damage and wear. Refer
Table 2: Internal inspection checklist on page 3 to repair any defects
immediately.
If any circuit board is repaired or replaced, check the Table 2: Internal inspection
checklist on page 3 to see if it is necessary to adjust the oscilloscope.
CAUTION.
To prevent damage from electrical arcing, make sure that circuit
boards and components are dry before applying power to the oscilloscope.
Table 2: Internal inspection checklist
Item Inspect for Repair action
Circuit boards Loose, broken, or corroded
solder connections. Burned
circuit boards. Burned, broken, or
cracked circuit-run plating.
Remove and replace damaged circuit board.
Resistors Burned, cracked, broken,
blistered condition.
Remove and replace damaged circuit board.
Solder connections Cold solder or rosin joints. Resolder joint and clean with isopropyl alcohol.
Maintenance
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