Well, impatient little me got a bit twitchy, so the 3478A is back together...
My painting efforts were less than perfect - but I think decent enough for a daily drive bench meter
![](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=968776;image)
Still have the side inserts to fit. Unfortunately, it didn't come with the top insert.
How it looks powered up...
![](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=968756;image)
With no space at the rear, I needed a right angle IEC cable - and the only one I have ....
![](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=968764;image)
Hmmm..... that little rubber boot...!
![](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=968768;image)
Fits fine without it.
So... do I:
1. Leave it off
2. Cut it down
3. Cover the BNC with something else
4. Find a different IEC cable
5. Mash it in anyway (... er ... no.)