{"id":3996,"date":"2024-02-20T07:32:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T15:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/?p=3996"},"modified":"2024-02-20T07:32:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T15:32:37","slug":"dgciii-power-switch-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"DGCIII Power Switch Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power switch on the DGCIII Digital Ion Guage controller (sometimes referred to as the DIG III) which is used on many older Physical Electronics systems has a rocker switch that provides the mains AC voltage to the controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3997\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_111646_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_111646_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DGCIII power switch\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3997\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"3997\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_111646_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_111646_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DGCIII power switch\" class=\"wp-image-3997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111646_resized.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This switch can get oxidation buildup over the period of many years and the result is that the DGCIII will not turn on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That switch is no longer available, but this blog post will show you how to repair the switch and how to install a new switch if the existing switch can\u2019t be repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power switch for the DGCIII comprises 2 sections that select the gain for the UHV, Bayard Alpert and extended ranges, and the higher current power switch section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power switch section is on the back end of the gang switch as shown in the picture below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3998\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_111652_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_111652_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ON OFF rocker switch\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3998\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"3998\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_111652_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_111652_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ON OFF rocker switch\" class=\"wp-image-3998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111652_resized.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step one is to remove the two screws that attach the power switch to the gang shaft.&nbsp; To do that, first unplug the power cord from the back of the DGCIII and remove the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove the 4 boards that are inside the DGCIII. You do not need to remove the power supply board that is on the side of the DGCIII.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a small slotted screwdriver and remove the two screws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3999\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_111842_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_111842_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Removing rocker switch section\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3999\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"3999\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_111842_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_111842_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Removing rocker switch section\" class=\"wp-image-3999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111842_resized.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pull the power switch off the shaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, use a small screwdriver and lift the 3 tabs that hold the switch together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4000\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_111919_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_111919_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pull up on the 3 tabs\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4000\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"4000\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_111919_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_111919_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pull up on the 3 tabs\" class=\"wp-image-4000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_111919_resized.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separate the back from the power switch mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4001\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_112115_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_112115_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Remove back of rocker switch\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4001\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"4001\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_112115_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_112115_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Remove back of rocker switch\" class=\"wp-image-4001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112115_resized.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Squirt some contact cleaner into the sides of the power switch and then use a needle nose pliers to rotate the flipper back and forth several times.&nbsp; Add some more contact cleaner and repeat. Remove any excess contact cleaner with a wipe and Q-Tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4003\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/contact-cleaner\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"contact-cleaner\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Contact cleaner\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4003\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"4003\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/contact-cleaner\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"contact-cleaner\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Contact cleaner\" class=\"wp-image-4003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/contact-cleaner.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4002\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_112121_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_112121_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Put contact cleaner in here\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4002\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"4002\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_112121_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_112121_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Put contact cleaner in here\" class=\"wp-image-4002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112121_resized.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4004\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_112237_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_112237_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"rotate contacts a few times\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4004\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"4004\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/20240207_112237_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240207_112237_resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"rotate contacts a few times\" class=\"wp-image-4004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240207_112237_resized.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a meter and measure the resistance on the wires as shown in the picture below. When the flipper is to one side the contacts on the points shown below should have about 1 ohm of resistance, and they should be open going the other way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4005\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/switch-contacts\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Switch-contacts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg\" alt=\"Switch locations\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4005\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" data-attachment-id=\"4005\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/switch-contacts\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Switch-contacts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Switch locations\" class=\"wp-image-4005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Switch-contacts.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the switch checks out with an ohmmeter, then reverse the disassembly steps to reinstall the power switch section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace the boards in DGCIII and replace the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DGCIII should turn on now when the power switch is turned ON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If not, you can install a double pole single throw (DPST) panel switch in place of the rocker switch. You will need to drill a hole in the front panel of the DGCIII for the switch, and then move the wires over from the rocker switch section to the double pole single throw switch as shown in the above image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to space limitations inside the DGCIII the DPST switch will need to be mounted sideways.&nbsp; In this case the new DPST switch will turn the DGCIII on and off, and the original power switch will still control the ion gauge selection which is typically UHV. Make sure that the DPST front panel switch can handle 5 amps @120 VAC or more. A typical DPST switch is shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPST-switch.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4006\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/dpst-switch\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPST-switch.jpg?fit=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DPST-switch\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPST-switch.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?w=584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPST-switch-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"DPST panel switch\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4006\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"4006\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/dgciii-power-switch-fix\/dpst-switch\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPST-switch.jpg?fit=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DPST-switch\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPST-switch.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPST-switch.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DPST panel switch\" class=\"wp-image-4006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DPST-switch.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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