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Re: FIXING MY CRT by Ice Cream Jonsey 12/11/2008, 11:57am PST
Fussbett wrote:

Sanitario666: I went to Home Depot to get an "insulated screwdriver" -- guy in the electrical aisle looked at me like I had lobsters crawling out of my ears


The dangerous part is the anode - with old monitors, they were horrible at discharging themselves nicely, but modern-day monitors are much better about it. You've had the CRT off for a few days, or a week, right? You're gonna be fine.

Here's what I used when I replaced the monitor in my Ms. Pac. I assume some of it is relevant for a more modern tube. I was about ready to shit my pants before I jammed the screwdriver in there, FWIW.

How To Discharge a Monitor

Instant Arcade - How to discharge a monitor

I did not hear the crack they talk about. I made my own screwdriver/wire thing. I had to get alligator clips and a thick gauge wire from the guy at Lowe's, and yeah, I am sure he thought I was a pervert, because I started to overexplain, like I always do with arcade shit.

It's not going to be TECHNICALLY enough to kill you, as dumbasses on the KLOV forum are always fucking up and having the goddamn things go through their heart. They seem to make it back on-line okay. I'd be more worried about not having anything sharp behind you in case you do set it off and go flying that way.

Good luck! We'll tackle the Badlands after you fix your ViewSonic.


the dark and gritty...Ice Cream Jonsey!
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FIXING MY CRT by Fussbett 12/11/2008, 10:48am PST NEW
    How heavy can it be? 40 pounds? by Last 12/11/2008, 11:53am PST NEW
        According to the specs, my 21" Nokia weighs 26kg by Jerry Whorebach 12/11/2008, 1:16pm PST NEW
        60 lbs. But yes, there is a large amount of laziness involved in this plan. NT by Fussbett 12/11/2008, 3:20pm PST NEW
    Re: FIXING MY CRT by Ice Cream Jonsey 12/11/2008, 11:57am PST NEW
        No, the monitor has to be ON to fix the focus. ON!!! NT by Fussbett 12/11/2008, 4:15pm PST NEW
            Insulated screwdrivers by Entropy Stew 12/12/2008, 5:14am PST NEW
    Progress! by Fussbett 12/14/2008, 2:43pm PST NEW
        I SHOULDN'T HAVE TOUCHED THOSE by Fussbett 12/14/2008, 4:49pm PST NEW
        I saved your life! by Entropy Stew 12/14/2008, 6:59pm PST NEW
    hey guys my floppy drive stopped working help plz NT by Weyoun Voidbringer 12/14/2008, 3:07pm PST NEW
        Ha ha good one broseph. *respec knuckles* NT by Creexuls, a monster >:3 12/14/2008, 3:09pm PST NEW
            If you guys are going to jizz on each other's dicks please use Knuckle Shuffle. NT by Worm 12/14/2008, 3:12pm PST NEW
                No. ^_^ NT by Creexuls, a monster >:3 12/14/2008, 3:16pm PST NEW
                no woman, no WROMcry NT by Weyoun Voidbringer 12/14/2008, 3:36pm PST NEW
        What's it like to have just one monitor? Does it make you anxious? NT by Fussbett 12/14/2008, 4:49pm PST NEW
            No it is pretty reliable and worry free. NT by Creexuls, a monster >:3 12/14/2008, 4:50pm PST NEW
                Enjoy one native resolution and refresh rate (more like refrePSH rate) NT by Fussbett 12/14/2008, 4:56pm PST NEW
                    LCDs don't have a refresh rate I think. NT by Creexuls, a monster >:3 12/14/2008, 5:37pm PST NEW
                        60Hz by Entropy Stew 12/14/2008, 7:01pm PST NEW
                        ZERO refresh rates?! Well that's even worse! by Fussbett 12/14/2008, 11:25pm PST NEW
 
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