I've recently acquired a Fluke 77 IV. Everything works, EXCEPT the backlight and continuity buzzer.
Basically these are the same symptoms as here:
http://mrmodemhead.com/blog/fluke-77-iv-copper-corrosion/ .
Indeed, my meter had the same white funk on the board. I've cleaned that off everywhere. Further, I can see that the trace from the +9V (direct from battery; unregulated) that powers the backlight and buzzer is corroded away on the bottom of the board. The damage on mine is more significant than that noted by Modemhead (link above).
However, my attempt to solder in a new wire failed. My guess is that I simply haven't made good contact with the remaining traces or the through-hole that goes from the bottom to top of the board.
What is my best way to make this connection properly and, hopefully, elegantly?
I've attached photos of what I'm looking at. If I need to provide more detail, I can try for better photos.