[WTB] HP/Agilent 34401A or 66312A rear bezel (P/N 03478-88304) - SORTED - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: giosif
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2021, 09:27:08 pm
content: Hi,I am looking for a rear bezel for my HP 66312A and thought I'd check if anyone here might have one for spare.This bezel seems to be used in a few other HP/Agilent devices, one being the 34401A bench meter.I checked on Keysight's web site and the part is actually available and at a decent price but, alas, they don't sell to individuals (not in the UK where I am based, anyway).Thanks!

author: Resonant
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2021, 09:30:38 am
content: I'm sorry I can't help you but this refusing to sell to individuals and independent engineers seems to be worrying trend which needs addressing. It is certainly changing my perception of Keysight and will influence my future purchase decisions. The value in brands like Keysight has been the ongoing support and availability of information and spares if they are removing that they are removing the incentive to buy and devaluing the older equipment which you may want to resell or trade in.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2021, 02:59:14 pm
content: If you do not find on in the UK, I can sell you one, if you are interested but would be shipping cost on top to the UK from Germany.

author: Qw3rtzuiop
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2021, 03:26:13 pm
content: You could consider 3d printing if nobody has a spare one for you.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2186112

author: giosif
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2021, 08:19:43 pm
content: Thank you all for your responses!@Resonant: I am frustrated by this but, OTOH, I can understand that people like me are not the revenue generators for companies like Keysight.That said, if they were to make such parts available through some distributors/online shops (or even their eBay store), I cannot see that hurting their business; on the contrary.But maybe too little profit for the effort.@HighVoltage: Thanks, I will send you a PM, to get an idea of total cost.@Qw3rtzuiop: This is something I've been wondering for a while about Thingverse: is a 3D printer something most people own these days?Or does one usually use an online service?If the latter, do you have any recommendations?

author: giosif
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2021, 11:20:15 am
content: Just to provide an update: thanks to the very kind gesture from HighVoltage, I should relatively soon have a rear bezel for my power supply.Also, lesson learned and word of caution to anyone EU based looking to ship something to the UK: it is not that straightforward or cheap anymore.We all know where that's coming from...Well, at least we won the UEFA Euro 2020. Oh, wait...

author: giosif
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2021, 12:25:05 pm
content: Apologies for updating this old thread, but I just wanted to say a huge thanks to HighVoltage for going above and beyond in helping me get the right bezel!Thank you, Sir!I am now the happy owner of a complete 66312A power supply.