Tektronix TDS5000B Series

Maintenance
TDS5000B Series Service Manual
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CAUTION. To prevent damage to the plastics used in this oscilloscope,avoid the
use of chemical cleaning agents. Use only deionized water when cleaning the
menu buttons or front-panel buttons. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a
cleaner and rinse with deionized water. Before using any other type of cleaner,
consult your Tektronix Service Center or representative.
Inspection — Exterior. Inspect the outside of the oscilloscope for damage, wear,
and missing parts, using Table 6--1 as a guide. Immediately repair defects that
could cause personal injury or lead to further damage to the oscilloscope.
Table 6- 1: Ex ternal inspection check list
Item Inspect for Repair action
Cabinet, front panel,
and cover
Cracks, scratches, deformations,
damaged hardware
Repair or replace defec tive
module
Front-panel knobs Missing, damaged, or loose
knobs
Repair or replace missing or
defective knobs
Connectors Broken shells, cracked insulation,
and deformed c o n tacts. Dirt in
connectors
Repair or replace defec tive
modules. Clear or wash out dirt
Carrying h andle, and
cabinet feet
Correct ope ration Repair or replace d e fective
module
Accessories Missing items or parts of items,
bent pi ns, broken or frayed
cables, and damaged connectors
Repair or replace dama ged or
missing items, frayed cables, and
defective modules
The display is a soft plastic display and must be treated with care during
cleaning.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the f l at panel display, do not use improper
cleaning agents or methods.
Avoid using abrasive cleaners or commercial gl ass cleaners to clean the display
surface.
Avoid spraying liquids directly on the display surface.
Avoid scrubbing the display w i t h excessive force.
Clean the flat panel di spl ay surface by gently rubbing the display with a
clean-room wipe (such as Wypall Medium Duty Wipes, #05701, available from
Kimberly-Clark C orporation).
Flat Panel Display
Cleaning