Did a duck duck go search for 500-196 CD-6CS not turning on
and got this as a top result:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Machinists/comments/dc3s02/mitutoyo_calipers_wont_turn_on/
writing-nerdy said:Â Have you tried holding down the origin + zero
button at the same time? But I mean if it isn't turning on I guess those
wouldn't do anything. Don't forget you can always send it to an official
Mitutoyo repair center for free and they'll make it good as new!
Several other options in the thread.
Brian
On 9/18/2025 4:39 PM, Mark Bradakis wrote:
> Okay, I dusted off my old Mitutoyo digital calipers ( 500-196Â CD-6CS
> ). Â 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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