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all right folks today I'm going to show
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you how to fix a multimeter that won't
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read voltage this is a common issue that
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can be frustrating but with a few simple
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steps you can get your multimeter back
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in working order if you're here chances
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are you've tried measuring voltage and
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gotten zilch it can be really annoying
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when you need to get a reading and your
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multimeter just won't cooperate let's
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fix that we'll go through a few
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troubleshooting steps to identify and
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solve the problem first safety is key
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always prioritize your safety when
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working with a electrical devices make
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sure your multimeter is turned off and
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you're not connected to any power source
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this is crucial to avoid any accidental
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shocks or damage to the device wear
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insulated gloves and safety glasses
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these will protect you from any
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potential hazards while you work on your
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multimeter okay let's dive in gather all
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the necessary tools and make sure you
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have a clean well-lit workspace step one
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check your batteries this might seem too
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simple but it's often the root cause of
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the problem it sounds basic but
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batteries are often the culprit a
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multimeter with lower dead batteries
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won't function properly open the back
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cover of your multimeter and replace the
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old batteries with fresh ones make sure
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the new batteries are inserted correctly
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reassemble it and give it another go
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test it on a known voltage source to see
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if it's working if it still doesn't read
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voltage move on to step two sometimes
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the issue is more than just the
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batteries step two inspect the fuses
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fuses are critical components that
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protect your multimeter from electrical
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overloads most multimeters have internal
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fuses that protect against overloads
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these fuses can blow if the multimeter
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is subjected to Too Much current to
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access them remove the back cover again
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be gentle to avoid damaging any internal
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components locate the fuses which
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usually look like small glass tubes they
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are often easy to spot once you have the
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back cover off if any are blown replace
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them with fuses of the same rating using
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the wrong type of fuse can cause further
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issues reassemble and test your
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multimeter if it's still not working
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let's go to step three the probes step
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three check the probes probes are the
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parts that come into direct contact with
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the voltage source and they can wear out
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over time over time probes can wear out
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this wear and tear can cause inaccurate
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readings or no readings at all check for
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any visible damage or wear on the probes
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and the wires look for frayed wires bent
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tips or any other signs of damage if
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they look bad it's time to replace them
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damaged probes can't conduct electricity
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properly leading to faulty readings you
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can get new probes at any electronic
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store make sure to get the right type
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for your specific multimeter model plug
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in the new probes and test again
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hopefully this resolves the issue now if
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you've tried all of these steps and your
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multimeter still won't read voltage it's
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time for step four the internal
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components this step requires a bit more
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technical knowhow this step is a bit
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more advanced you'll need to be
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comfortable working with small
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electronic components open the back
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cover and carefully inspect the circuit
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board for for any obvious damage like
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burnt components or broken solder joints
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these can prevent the multimeter from
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functioning correctly if you find any
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you may need to replace the damaged
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parts or solder the broken joints this
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can be tricky if you're not experienced
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with soldering if you're not comfortable
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doing this it's best to take it to a
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professional they have the tools and
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expertise to fix these issues safely
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before we wrap up here's a quick recap
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let's go over the steps one more time to
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make sure you've got everything covered
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first check and replace the batteries
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this is the simplest and often the most
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effective fix second inspect and replace
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any blown fuses fuses are essential for
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protecting your multimeter from
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electrical damage third check your
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probes for damage and replace if
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necessary good probes are crucial for
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accurate readings and fourth inspect the
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internal components for any visible
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damage this step is more advanced but
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can be necessary for fixing deeper
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issues there you have it with these
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steps you should be able to get your
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multimeter reading voltage again
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remember Safety First with these steps
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you should be able to get your
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multimeter reading voltage again
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remember safety first always take
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precautions to protect yourself and your
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equipment if in doubt consult a
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professional they can provide expert
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assistance and ensure your multimeter is
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repaired correctly thanks for watching
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