Whites 5900 Metal detector how to repair troubleshoot fix by D-lab
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- The classic Whites 5900Di detector. A favorite and highly collectible machine. I was very happy to come across one that was super clean. Problem was, it did not work. I decided to dive in with both feet. Turned out to be an easy repair. Now it really operates well. I like it better than my Garrett GTI-2500 Treasure Vision. For a vintage detector, this one has great features and is very accurate.
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Great to see you diagnose and fix the issue.
That was Awesome!
I detect for hobby for last 3-years now & started picking up old 70's-80's detectors as Wall-Hangers too.
Up to bout 8 of those oldies & some do work but goal is to start some troubleshooting like this down the road.
Now On to your next old Whites machine video for me!:)...
You're very intelligent and make an interesting video with character! I'm doing some research on metal detectors and I enjoyed this video! Keep it up!
Enjoyed this one greatly. Gives me hope that I still have enough memory left to learn new troubleshooting skills :-)
beautiful repair and a nice peep at that board
Very nice and informative video. Thanks.
Great analytical sleuthing by you. Thanks.
Excellent video. Fixing stuff without a circuit diagram is tough but you showed it can be done. 🙂🙂👍👍
Nice job Terry!
Your awesome man! Thanks for share.
Great job, man! Completed without a TCTO! I am impressed!
+rjake61 Thanks man. I was very happy that it turned out to be a minor repair
Have to wonder how my cheap little infrared thermometer would do for locating hot zones. I use mine to check for temps on circuit breakers in my shop and house panel to get clues to if a connection is getting crappy. It works.
That aside, too many circuit possibilities with the diode in, so, with one side removed, now you know... In the end, your video serves as a good reminder caps are probably one of the most common breakdowns we'll come across. That includes dealing with motors.
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Good work man
Smart man there u no what ur doing g I have to vintage whites 6000disl and eagle spc good to go deep old schools good
Good detail..
Nice video Terry, I guess this video could be called "Using the old noggin". Nicely done.
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I know this video is old but you the man. I guess the video ain't that old that looks like an old ass metal detector though
Nice work.
+MrMac5150 Thank you Sir. I was thrilled to get it working again
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looking forward to more frequent videos.
Nice work Terry; sometimes the old method is the best course of action when you are working blind.
+John Cunningham Yes sir, in this case the old hot component trick saved me a lot of research & testing.
I just received a 5900 di pro sl and pretty sure it needs to go to the shop, the on/ off switch turns in circles where imo it should just have a four settings adjustment, it will turn on and off and the other two settings the way it is but pretty sure it is not correct, that's the first problem.
The second problem is it does not register the metals correctly, from a nickel to a penny to quarter, etc in fact pure silver doesn't make it to the quarter section on the meter so something is out of adjustment and I have tried two different coils same problem with the meter.
The third problem is how to clean the plastic covering over the meter?
Any suggestions or idea of how expensive to repair?
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Do you work with the M6 at all? I received one as a gift, and it worked for the first few hours, but then quit. The battery pack uses AAs, and we changed the batteries and it still does not work. The volume/power knob was loose though, and I am thinking we may have twisted a wire loose or something. I tightened the nut, after it shut off, and now the knob feels like it should, but still does not work. Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Is the 6000DI SL Pro Metal Detector any good?, I see one for sale in the ads?
You are awesome , I have an 1996 whites 6000 almost new , used couple of times , doesn't turn on even with fresh batteries !
Have you tried another battery pack? Sometimes its the internal contacts
I have the same problem with a similar whites from that era. I changed the battery pack and it didn’t help. Did you ever fix the problem?
Maybe my Cat 60 Thermal camera phone would help to zero-in on the heating-up element of the board?
I have a 5900 /Di Whites just like the one in this video. It will not start. I did do the fuse test and the inline fuse from the positive post is bad. I saw in your other video there was a capacitor? that was bad that caused the fuse to blow? Should I replace the fuse and then check for a hot component?
just picked one up at yard sale do not have the wand do not hear anything when turning on the meter does move to high reading when turning to battery check .
I blew a capacitor by testing with the battery pack and didnt reslize i had uneanted contact. I see one blown capacitor and eondering if my mxt should work once i replace that capacitor
I was given a coinmaster 5000/d series2 metal detector. When I turn it on the needle pegs out to the right and it keeps buzzing no matter what nob I turn. I’m pretty good at figuring things out but I know nothing about these detectors. I was hoping for some insight or information to help lead me in the right direction. Any thoughts?
Do you have access to another search coil? Sounds like an open cable or coil.
Have you ever replaced the XLT display with the BLUE replacement screen?
Hi, Today I bought a used Gold Master II and when I got home I noticed the battery holder was a little corroded so I cleaned it up with a tooth brush and a little DeOxit spray on only the battery holder terminals. I put it back in and it didn't turn on and when I was trying to get the battery pack back out one of the batteries had popped up and was preventing the battery pack from coming back out. When I figured out what was holding it up and pushed the battery back into place and got the pack out, I noticed the batteries were a little warm. Now it still won't turn on and I checked the battery pack terminals between each contact and noticed it some had resistance with an ohm meter. So I worked with it and got it to about 12.5 volts now (before it was about 6 volts rising to about 8 volts in about 20 seconds) but it stilljnow even on 12.5 volts it won't turn on, no battery test just dead. I put some straight pins into the battery leads and it's getting voltage to the leads and the plug they go to is secure on the board with zip ties so it didn't wiggle and break a wire.. The unit was working and the battery test for 7 seconds and all. Does it have a fuse or a diode somewhere? I've done board level repairs and I was a computer tech for about 20 years but I think something got fried. What do you think?
hi I just found this metal detector, for sale, for 250.00 do you think that's reasonably priced? I cant seem to find out how much they were, brand new. This one I found is obviously used but in great condition.
hey I have an amp and today I got a lighted magnifying glass and 2 resistor pads have lifted could you give me a video on how to repair that or w great response you rock ha!
+XxdartvaderxX Hello, Yes can do. Best thing to do is use solid wire as new traces. Wrap them around the resistor leads, solder. If the resistors are large power type, secure them with adhesive on the pcb. Glad you like my videos. More are in the works. TD
I have a dfx that has a little problem.
After having it on for a half an hour I noticed that it would not turn off
when the power pack is removed and replaced, it would not turn on. After a few hours the machine went back to normal.
I sent a message to Whites and they thought it was the keypad being bad. I did not thinks so since this machine belonged to someone who had used it once and then died and the machine stayed in its case for many years.
the next time it did this to me,I decided to whack it on the side with my hand and Presto !! she would turn off and on again.
So I am thinking that something is getting warmed up that is not soldered correctly and creating an open between the keypad and somewhere on the board that controls on and off. I just don't know where on the board that would be.
Do you have any ideas?
Hello, re-seat ribbon cables or header connectors between boards. Sometimes due to little use, fine corrosion sets in. TD
Hey Buddy,
Not sure if you can help me fix my Metal Detector. I have the Magna Trask 100, but have not used for over 10 years....lol. I checked the batteries, connection but nothing, it does Not turn on, so was hopping you can share some light on where to check.....a novice, so not very familiar with electronic equipment.
Thanks,
Is the white's 5900 do search quail waterproof water resistant
do you work on detectors, I got a whites classic III, it needs fixin ? Great job on whites 5900 very clear video and easily repair by U !
Hello, Yes I have worked on a few. What problem do you have with the Whites?
the off/on button seems to work, but, it might be something else, when I wrote to get a new switch, send me the wrong one/twice, so I did not fix it, I want to sell it, but I want it fix right
I have a 6000Di that has something wrong with it. I wish I could send it to you and let you find the problem. I can turn it on, set everything at "Preset", the needle bounces around and sounds like it's sending Morse code. Tuning knob doesn't make much difference. I'm stuck.
Hello, I have a Whites COINMASTER 6000/Di and the Discrimination knob is very stiff. Do you know of anything that I might can do to loosen it up? Thank you in advance.
Hello, You can try some WD40 on the pot shaft. The issue is corrosion gets into the shaft, changing its dimension, causing the binding. Best thing to do is replace the pot
I gave your suggestion a try and it freed it up nicely. The knob now turns as it should. You sir, have made my day. Thank you again for your assistance.
Excellent!
My coinmaster will not turn on. Do you have time to repair?
I have a bounty hunter that's not working correctly it just constantly makes a noise no matter if you're over no metal or whatever it just constantly screams at you how do I get your contact information to send you my Bounty Hunter metal detector I got for my grandfather see if you can fix it and how much it would cost to fix it
what is your rate for repairing a machines ,i have a coinmaster 6000D
Hello, be glad to look at the 6000D, what is the problem with the detector?
i converted to a (8)battery pack holder for the 12 v because old batteries do not charge....get full power now but no volume ?
Check the headphone jack. When headphones are plugged in, the internal speaker disconnects. Sometimes corrosion sets in from non use. Inserting a plug and removing it, will work the contacts and allow operation of the speaker again, Try that
I have a 6000/di pro and the fresh batteries measures 100% but absolutely no sound.
lucky NOPE,you know what you are doing,i have the CM4 model and the sound speaker doesn't work,now i'm on the chase,i know when to quit lol
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my whites spectra v3i i've had about 5 yr.s, i power it on every thing work great ,so i power it off , then turn it back on . Well would not detect nothing No vdi nb,s
Hi Ken, Is the detector dead? Or does the display light, but no ones home?
Mi serve la scheda del white.s 5900 grazie
Living large fat city!
d_lab. power on everything the sreen is right pull trigger press enter trying to groung balance, didn't work, sqeeze trigger again, so i'm ready to go hunting, test it with a dime in front of the coil but but the machine don't regoize it, srry the spelling!!!!
every thing works but know vdi nb,sor coin pictures, no dept sing eighter.
Well, bummer man, Hate to say, but it would be best to send it to Whites service center. The newer tech detectors utilize software so you could have corrupted memory. Something I cannot fix.
i need repair my detector metal
What is the problem with your detector?
lol me to , mine seems to only kind of work in tr disk. and only with large items say around the size of a beer can. Mine is a cm 6000/d with the 2 battery pack. seems about 10 times more sensitive to aluminium. Geb norm , geb disk and geb max dont seem to work, i adjust tuning knob and just get solid noise.
Wow that was probably $5000.00
Living large in fat city!
+silvermica Roger that man
+D-lab Electronics - I worked at a couple of TV/Stereo repair shops and one of the coolest tricks I picked up was paralleling a good capacitor with a suspected bad capacitor (open/dry). Usually, that'd be near the flyback transformer in circuits of a televisions with a wonky looking picture.