<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Multimeter"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Multimeter/Unanswered?rss=yes en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:02:29 -0700 <![CDATA[MCH-108 Digital Multimeter: Is the continuity test suitable for sweeping IC pins?]]> Looking to buy my first multimeter. I have access to an old RadioShack multimeter that struggles with continuity, often taking a full second or more before beeping when the probes are shorted. I am looking for a multimeter for home projects and small repairs/tinkering so accuracy isn't necessarily my top concern, but responsiveness is as it will help reduce uncertainty and be more enjoyable to use.

If I quickly drag the probe across IC pins, will it:
A. Beep if a single pin is shorted to the other probe (not likely to miss a short)
B. Be reasonably noticeable to the average person. (loud beep on quick short)

I don't need it to be latching, just reasonably usable for this use case. I have used multimeters very briefly and am basically completely new to the hobby.

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my multimeter isn’t giving accurate readings , i remember once hooking up a rechargeable lithium ion battery to my multimeter and it started flashing red, sometime after that it didnt start giving accurate readings anymore

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