Opening The Meter Case - Fluke 87 V/AN Service Manual

87 V/AN
Service Manual

Opening the Meter Case

To avoid unintended circuit shorting, always place the
uncovered Meter assembly on a protective surface. When the
case of the Meter is open, circuit connections are exposed.
To open the Meter case, refer to Figure 2 and do the following:
1. Disconnect test leads from any live source, turn the rotary knob to OFF, and remove
2. Remove the battery door by using a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the battery door
3. The case bottom is secured to the case top by three screws and two internal snaps (at
To avoid damaging the Meter, the gasket that is sealed to the
bottom case, and is between the two case halves, must remain
with the case bottom. The case top lifts away from the gasket
easily. Do not damage the gasket or attempt to separate the
case bottom from the gasket.
4. Hold the Meter display side up.
5. Pushing up from the inside of the battery compartment, disengage the case top from
6. Gently unsnap the case top at the display end, see Figure 2.
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the test leads from the front terminals.
screws 1/4-turn counterclockwise.
the LCD end). Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the three screws.
the gasket.
Figure 2. Opening the Meter, Battery and Fuse Replacement
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