My 3478A score arrived. Very well packed and in a virgin box. The meter is a bit crusty on the outside, the LCD lens is a bit scratched, and it doesn't have feet. But, otherwise, in good physical condition. Last calibrated in 2003.
![](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=540992;image)
The inside is very clean. The listing said that it doesn't power on. I don't smell any burnt bits and the RIFA caps are intact. The large ones seem like they might have fractures in the casing, so I'll have to take a closer look.
The backup battery is still over 3 volts and doesn't look original. So, that's good.
![](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=540998;image)
Looking at the rear, I do notice something missing...
![Azn ^-^](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/azn.gif.pagespeed.ce.7t5xC2ZH_H.gif)
![](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=541004;image)
Nevertheless, I'm going to poke around some more before giving it power. I also need to refill that little missing guy.