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 Posted: Aug 16th, 2007 05:04 AM
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fratka



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 Just a word of caution Lance. On the end of the CRT you will see a printed circuit board with a lot of different components. Do not touch the electrolytic capacitors on this board without properly discharging them first. If you do not discharge them they will mame or kill you. These capacitors are used to charge the tube when in use. If the TV has not been plugged in for a long time then the capacitors should not pose a threat.

Electronics stores have proper discharge equipment for capacitors and I recommend you use them. You can use a good multimeter to discharge also. The old way we use to do it is to place a screwdriver across the leads but if the screwdriver handle is not properly insulated you can still get a hell of a blow.

Anyway, I recommend you be safe and do it the right way. Even though we know we can talk to you on the other side doesn't mean we don't need your talent on this side. :wink:

Regards,

Frank R.