
Removing and Replacing FRUs
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3.2.4 CRT Discharge
Discharging the CRT is a process that drains to ground any leftover
voltages remaining in the extra-high tension (EHT) cable after power is
removed.
Discharge the CRT as follows:
WARNING
The following steps expose you to the CRT anode, which may
store a high voltage.
1.
Remove the rear cover (Section 3.1.1 and the top cover.)
2.
Attach the clip end of the anode discharge tool (PN 29-24717-00) to
the metal on the power supply or the video casting assembly. (Do not
put the clip on the painted surface of the monitor.)
WARNING
Keep your free hand away from any part of the monitor during
the anode discharge process.
3.
Using one hand, carefully slip the anode discharge tool under the CRT
anode connector cup until it touches the connector prongs. Maintain
contact for at least 10 seconds.
NOTE
Be careful when you use the anode discharge tool. Do not tap
the CRT. Avoid scratching or marring the CRT glass when you
insert or remove the tool.
4.
Using only one hand, remove the CRT anode cap by pushing the
anode cap in one direction. When one barb is free, push the cap in the
opposite direction. (See Figure 3–17.)