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Bought a $400 used oscilloscope off eBay and it was dead on arrival
I figured I'd save some cash on a older Tektronix for bench work, but it just showed a blank screen no matter what I did. Has anyone else had luck getting their money back from eBay on bad test gear?
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the_christopher4mo ago
Eh, a blank screen doesn't necessarily mean it's dead, could just need an adjustment.
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black.jake4mo ago
Blank screen on used test gear usually means the previous owner knew exactly what they were doing when they listed it. Fuses and knobs don't fix a dead main board or a blown PSU, and that's usually what you're dealing with. It's a gamble plain and simple, not a "minor adjustment" waiting to happen.
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dixon.iris4mo ago
Oh come on, a blank screen on used test gear is basically a greeting card. Might just need a new fuse or a couple knobs turned the right way.
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