[Shop-talk] Mitutoyo digital calipers not working

[Bill Rabel]

Mark -

My caliper has no name on it so this is just a suggestion. 
When I replaced my dead battery, the configuration isn’t obvious as to which side is ‘up’ on the battery. 
The illogical choice brought mine back to life. 

- Bill


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> On Sep 18, 2025, at 4:58 PM, Mark Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:
> 
> Okay, I dusted off my old Mitutoyo digital calipers ( 500-196  CD-6CS ).  Replaced the battery with a brand new one, hit the ON button and nothing.  Zip.  Nada.  Tried swapping the new battery in and out a couple of times, no change.  Did a web search, nothing specific to failure to turn on.
> 
> Anyone have any suggestions?  Maybe it is turning on, but the display remains blank.  Maybe it is not turning on at all.  How can I tell? Replacing the display module seems a pricey gamble.  Other options?
> 
> mjb.
> 
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