Fluke 87 LCD repair

[KevinF]

Hey. Does anyone have a source for replacement fluke LCDs ?
I have 87v here with a cracked display and I'm struggling to find a UK source for a replacement part. I've contacted fluke they've told me they won't supply a spare but will fix it if I send it to them, it's a 5 minute job to repair so I'd prefer to do it myself rather than pay postage both ways and somebody else to do the job.
There is a replacement LCD on eBay.com but delivery and "import charges" double the cost of it.

The part number I'm looking for is 2065213.
Thanks,
Kevin.

 

[KevinF]

I ordered a replacement screen from these :Fluke 87 LCD Display Repair Kit
It cost $51 delivered, I'll update this thread when it arrives,
Kevin

 

[shanky887614]

you dont always get caught with import charges besides.

if the item is only worth £10

but some mug at hmrc mistakes it for somethinf worth £10,000 be prepared for a massive bill before they will let you have the item

 

[shanky887614]

Hey. Does anyone have a source for replacement fluke LCDs ?
I have 87v here with a cracked display and I'm struggling to find a UK source for a replacement part. I've contacted fluke they've told me they won't supply a spare but will fix it if I send it to them, it's a 5 minute job to repair so I'd prefer to do it myself rather than pay postage both ways and somebody else to do the job.
There is a replacement LCD on eBay.com but delivery and "import charges" double the cost of it.

The part number I'm looking for is 2065213.
Thanks,
Kevin.

this the right one?

its over import tax sadly as it is now on everything over £15

 

[KevinF]

you dont always get caught with import charges besides.

if the item is only worth £10

but some mug at hmrc mistakes it for something worth £10,000 be prepared for a massive bill before they will let you have the item

Ebays new thing is to add the import charges at checkout. It's just another way for them to squeeze a bit more out of the customers :veryangry2:

 

[shanky887614]

Ebays new thing is to add the import charges at checkout. It's just another way for them to squeeze a bit more out of the customers :veryangry2:

ah, i didnt know i tend to buy items direct from people through paypal you see especially me razors etc

 

[KevinF]

this the right one?

Thanks for that but that kit doesnt actually include a LCD it just contains the rubber contacts, it is also for the earlier 87 models. The 87v takes a different lcd so i guess it would have different connections aswell.

Here's a good guide if anyone has a fluke with faded lcd there's no need to buy a kit most of the time : Fluke 80-series Faded LCD Segments | Mr. ModemHead

 

[KevinF]

This is what I was quoted for a repair prices are ex vat.
** means it may be covered under warranty

 

[biglee1975]

ask them to post it under the globel program

 

[KevinF]

ask them to post it under the globel program

I've a replacement en route . I posted the quote in case anyone else in the same boat finds the thread they'll see what options they have

 

[KevinF]

Well the replacement screen arrived neatly packed. So I went from this:

To this:

in about 10 mins, I'm delighted with the results.

 

[Dcf]

Don't suppose that was a cheap meter to buy in the first place though.
the Ex bit kinda gives it away!
i do wonder where they get their prices from tbh.
i took a punt on an ebay purchase of an agilent wirescope 350 data cable tester.
66 quid I got it for.needs new batteries and it never came with any channel adapters but it does work as far as I can tell.
got a quote for 2 batts at 190.00 each and 2x cat 6 channel adapters at 255.00 plus carriage and delivery!
ive tracked 2 channel adapters on the bay for 64.00 quid from the U.S. delivered with duty added!
i know these things were 6-7k new but I do feel they are taking the mick somewhat at £190 for a 7.2v nimh battery pack.
especially when I can buy new cells from ebay or Amazon for about 15 quid tops and sort it myself