>If you use the "screwdriver under the cap" part, don't forget to connect a
>clip lead from the screwdriver shaft to the chassis ground, or else you will
>be dead when you stick the screwdriver in there.  Connect the lead to ground
>and the screwdriver FIRST, then put the screwdriver under the second anode
>cap. There will be a small pop when the screwdriver tip makes contact with
>the second anode (under the cap).

I talked to a guy here in the office who used to repair monitors and
he showed me his method. So, I understand what you mean. :-)

>Better yet, if you're going to be doing this a lot, go buy yourself a high
>voltage probe and use it to discharge the CRT.  Remember that the second
>anode will continue to build up a charge, so you need to leave the
>screwdriver and clip lead in place.

Can you point me to a specific unit? Perhaps a web link?

Cheers,

Mike..


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