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Originally Posted by tvcollector
I think reading a meter requires math, etc.. Plus names and components I don't know fully yet..
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An ESR meter is basically a go or no-go meter once you've use one and see how it measures good caps vs bad. The lower the number read, the better. You go through caps testing each one on the board, then you find one that reads high ESR. Replace it. I have saved many units and a lot of time with an ESR meter.
I would tackle my AG-1830's bad caps but Panasonic for some reason decided to apply hot glue to all the adjustment pots and all over the capacitors and other board components, plus it's modular with the smaller boards packed in close together and soldered to the main board. Truely a mess to try and work on. Not technician-friendly!