E bay some times is a treasure in finding tear down pictures of items when they are on sale just for parts.
Most probes on eBay with chopped down cables they have fail passing from calibration inspection, and those calibration labs they destroy them by chopping down their cables.
The smart ass who trying to sale them on eBay as parts he is up to few cash, but in 99% of such items, there is no chance to bring them back in life.
Either way, enjoy the view.