Vu meter : metal powder , residue on magnet => meter stuck

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nashkato

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hi

i got several modutec and siam meters here that got stuck . when opening them up i realised metall residue/powder on the magnet . Now the
Coil with the needle cannot move properly anymore.

Anybody know how this is caused and/or any methods how to get rid of this ?
Or is this just usual wear and the meter is ready for the trashbin ?

Thanks
 
Meter movements are very delicate, but not impossible to fix.  If you have a steady hand you can take a piece of sticky tape and slide it through the gap.  This may pull out enough metal bits to clear a path for the needle.
 
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