This page will describe the restoration / repair of an unworking HP5345A 500MHz counter. I hope it will someday say 'it works!' but to reach that point a lot of work should be done... time will tell!
As a consequence of such a long trip and the compromise in packaging due to size restrictions, there has been some damage to the unit. It can be seen in following pictures:
Please, let me know if you can help me. Thanks!
Arrival: A long trip!
I bought this unit in August 2004. It was shipped on 26th August 2004 from USA... and, incredibly, it arrived La Canyada (Valencia, Spain) on 12th January 2005!. Four and a half months!. I have received some hundred packages from USA and this is the first one which has taken so much time. Unopened package
Handle damage
Support / chassis damage
Front panel damage
Chassis damage
Edge connector damage
Front panel
Knob damage
Front panel damage (observe upper left corner crack)
Chassis puzzle! (this should be just a piece!)
Cracked support
Restoration: Parts I need
In order to fix the unit mechanically I need the following parts:
I have started to fix the counter. First, I have glued the front panel corner: Front panel repair
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