Samsung PN50C430 no picture-just clicks

[Electronic M]

Originally Posted by jr_tech

Agree, but what do you use for probes? I just got a tweezer probe that is not up to the task on low esr smt caps... hate to have to spend more on probes than the meter cost.

jr

I've never used it on SMD caps (never needed to test those), so I just soldered some solid core wire (which the stock connector on my meter grabs) to some alligator clips. If I need sharp point probes I just put some lead stubs in the alligator clips.

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Originally Posted by Electronic M

I've never used it on SMD caps (never needed to test those)...

That's amazing, considering all the failures of SMD caps I've seen. Sony camcorders were some of the worst, 20 years ago. Many different devices come to mind... JVC hi-fi audio boards (no or distorted audio), Panasonic VCRs, just about any model including the AG "Pro line" models, I have a mint condition AG-1830 here with so many SMD caps bad it's hopeless. Used in so many electronic devices. I have a Icom 706 Mk IIG here with bad SMD caps all over. A $1000 radio.