Introduction
The probes may need to be replaced if your device is not reading the temperature properly. In this guide you will learn how to replace the connectors.
What you need
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Remove the back plastic cover from the device; this should allow you access to the batteries.
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Remove five black 10 mm Phillips #0 screws from the back side of the device.
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Remove two silver-colored 5 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver. The screws are located on the left side of the internal cover.
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Remove the accompanying plastic tabs under the screws.
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Gently pull off the back cover from the device.
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If you have not removed the 2 silver-colored screws; you must remove them now.
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Remove the metal terminals from the battery slot closest you.
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Pull the remaining metal terminals out of their slots. Position them such that when removing the internal cover they will not be caught.
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Remove the internal cover.
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After the internal plastic case has been removed, you will have access to the probe contacts.
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You should then insert the probes to check their connection to the probe terminals.
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Using a pair of tweezers, bend the probe contacts back in place. The tweezers will touch the probe terminals when inserted.
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