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Uisce · Jul 2, 2003, 07:56 PM

Hi,
Not sure where to post this exactly, but...

I have a 5 yr old CRT Apple display that recently went on the fritz. I have a new monitor now, and I am planning on taking the old one apart to maybe fix it, but i was wondering if there is anything I should be careful of - like an electrical discharge.

Thanks,

Mac Zealot · Jul 2, 2003, 08:05 PM

Yes. Definately want to discharge the screen
first.

Frankly, that monitor is kinda old and worth maybe $50. .. is it worth fixing? I'd think that over first

Uisce · Jul 2, 2003, 08:07 PM

Its more of a pet project for me - get in, see if I can do it, if it breaks, no great loss. I just don't want to fry myself. So how do I discharge it?

Mac Zealot · Jul 2, 2003, 08:18 PM

There are sources out there.. basically you ground a screwdriver (using a FAT rubber glove) and shove it into the plunger-ish plug on teh center-top of the monitor.

Don't do this!!! Pleeeeease!!! becuase I'm just summarizing it.

I don't really have the experience needed to give you exact instructions but I'll say this..

one wrong move and there will probably be enough electricity to kill you.

jcadam · Jul 2, 2003, 10:43 PM

A monitor can kill you if you don't know what you're doing.

Kenneth · Jul 2, 2003, 11:13 PM

a dangerous task UNLESS you know what are you doing.... warning has been giving..

Socially Awkward Solo · Jul 2, 2003, 11:47 PM

Man you better be really careful.

An Apple technician came to my house to fix my 5200 years ago. He touched the wrong thing and in a flash got a black line on his top lip from a big bolt that jumped out at him.

Not worth it man.

Collect stamps or something.

Scotttheking · Jul 3, 2003, 12:42 AM

Let it sit off and unplugged for a month. I'm not joking.
Then start playing with it.
See those capacitors?
DON'T TOUCH THEM.
Use insulated screwdrivers and pliers, and wear gloves.
And, get life insurance first.

11011001 · Jul 3, 2003, 02:46 AM

If he stops posting here, we know what happened eh?

But ya, monitors aren't a good thing for a pet project I am thinking.

tooki · Jul 3, 2003, 04:05 AM

If you have to ask what precautions you need to take, you aren't ready to do what you plan to do. Might I suggest you go to the library and find a book on TV repair first?

tooki

OreoCookie · Jul 3, 2003, 05:42 AM

Don't take your CRT apart as long as you are knowing what you are doing. I am used to taking stuff apart, but I never opened a TV or CRT.

cube-dude · Jul 3, 2003, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Uisce:
Not sure where to post this exactly, but...

No problemo, off to the Peripherals forum it goes. And be careful

benb · Jul 3, 2003, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by Scotttheking:
Let it sit off and unplugged for a month. I'm not joking.
Then start playing with it.
See those capacitors?
DON'T TOUCH THEM.
Use insulated screwdrivers and pliers, and wear gloves.
And, get life insurance first.

Actually, this will have little to no effect. In fact, monitors should be discharged every time before you start working on them. Static electricity can cause electrical buildup in the monitor when it is just sitting on the floor. And monitors don't slowly discharge themselvs over a few months. Basically the only safe way to do it is to discharge the monitor with a discharge tool, or well insulated screwdrivers and pliers while wearing insulated gloves. Also, be sure you are not wearing grounding straps while you do it.

Uisce · Jul 6, 2003, 10:42 PM

Well, in case anyone was wondering, I decided not to open my monitor up.