2007-02-05 00:45:25 · 5 answers · asked by totit73 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TRAINING DO NOT OPEN A CRT!!! THEY CONTAIN A LARGE CHARGE EVEN AFTER UNPLUGGING!!! If you have electronics or TV repair skills you already know how to fix it. If you don't stay out.
2007-02-05 00:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by Gene M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't even try. The high voltage (35,000 volts) might kill you. Tools and equipment would cost a fortune. A new Cathode Ray Tube would cost more than a new LCD 19" monitor.
Troubleshooting and Repairing Monitor Problems
http://www.pcsupportadvisor.com/Troubleshooting_monitor_problems_page1.htm
TV and Monitor CRT (Picture Tube) Information
http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/crtfaq.htm
New 19" CRT monitor $69
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=169&
21" CRT $49 (off lease)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=172&
2007-02-06 21:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adding my agreement here. Even experienced professionals often won't touch CRT repairs. It's just too dangerous. Even after you unplug it, the capacitors hold a large enough charge to kill you. It has completely different safety protocols than working with other electronics -- you DON'T use an ESD strap, because you don't want that charge going through you. Non-conducting tools only. If you really want to learn, go to a school that specializes in TV repair. Don't try to teach yourself.
2007-02-05 09:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totit, I'm with Gene on that one. It's probably just so old, that it can't be repaired. I heard that if you leave them on all the time that the heat will burn them up faster. But that's just heresay. You can probably find a used one for next to nothing at a local thrift store or hock shop. But don't try to fix it yourself. You could get hurt.
2007-02-05 08:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by O Wise One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto for microwave ovens! Don't ask!
2007-02-05 10:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by hull_fish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋