ElectroDummy
New Member
Hello!
I would like to ask for your opinion regarding the repair of the Sekonic 508 light meter. It was damaged due to a leak from an AA battery, and there are traces of the leakage, especially on the main logic board. I don't have much experience with complex issue identification in repairs. It seems that even though the main contacts of the + and - from the AA battery are heavily damaged, I was able to measure voltage on other components (albeit randomly) and verify that it's possible to "trace" through the battery contacts further into the circuit using a multimeter.
However, after cleaning everything up with isopropyl alcohol and connecting the battery to the light meter, nothing seems to happen at first glance. Upon closer inspection, I discovered that when I press the power button, the display briefly flashes and shows some information. (attached photo from a video I have recorded) This is the main reason why I'm writing, as it gave me the impression that there might still be something salvageable.
Regards, Jan
I would like to ask for your opinion regarding the repair of the Sekonic 508 light meter. It was damaged due to a leak from an AA battery, and there are traces of the leakage, especially on the main logic board. I don't have much experience with complex issue identification in repairs. It seems that even though the main contacts of the + and - from the AA battery are heavily damaged, I was able to measure voltage on other components (albeit randomly) and verify that it's possible to "trace" through the battery contacts further into the circuit using a multimeter.
However, after cleaning everything up with isopropyl alcohol and connecting the battery to the light meter, nothing seems to happen at first glance. Upon closer inspection, I discovered that when I press the power button, the display briefly flashes and shows some information. (attached photo from a video I have recorded) This is the main reason why I'm writing, as it gave me the impression that there might still be something salvageable.
Regards, Jan