![]() If you are not using a knit (fabric that stretches like your t-shirt). I'm using an old fleece sweatshirt, but any fabric will do. Get Fabric Return to the attic to check out your fabric stash. Sometimes I find cool things in this step ( springs, colored wires) I save them for other projects. Wiggle test, until I've found all the screws, connection points, and wires. Wires that connect from the back of the tube to the circuit board get pulled or cut. (But I always keep my gloves on anyways -) ) Separate the tube from the circuit board Any screws I still see, I unscrew. but I often have monitors in my attic for ages! This is the step where I would expect to encounter sparks if there were going to be any. So far I have not encountered any sparks. I move around, touching one sides to anything that looks of consequence, and the other to grounds, framing, anything that looks like it could conduct electricity. Drag the tool around to try and ground the electricity I then drag my screw driver tool around, over the circuitry on the one side, and under the rubber hood that connects to another wire on the other. Make screw drive tool So that I can ground the capacitor, I make a tool by connecting a wire (or alligator clips) to 2 screw drivers. Oh yeah, and I put on my gloves, and don't stand in puddles. I haven't even gotten a spark yet.but better safe than sorry. I always find a friend who can watch and dial 911, in case I shock myself. even though my husband has kindly explained electricity and hazards to me multiple times. because sometimes breaking the tube, means it can't be recycled. If it's not old ( ~30 years), don't worry about it. If you have an OLD TV, and would like to insure there won't be an implosion, check out image # 2. This is where you need to be a little more aware of electricity, and implosion hazards. the 2 haves will then separate easily.Ĭaution. Jiggle test repeatedly, until you find ALL the screws and tabs. Jiggle Test My scientific term, for making sure you've found all the screws, and plastic latches. Other times, often in the seam between the front of the monitor and the back. They are sometimes in the back near the outlet cord. in order to reassemble it when you're done.) Find all the Plastic Tabs On many monitors, there are little trick plastic tabs you have to find in order to pop open the outer case. Find all the Screws Find every screw you can see, and unscrew it. I have once encountered one, you actually had to rotate in order to remove it. They often have a little trick, a plastic slot that you have to press, and they will then slide off. Remove the stand the on the bottom of the monitor (your cat may not appreciate rocking back and forth). so I'm going to give you the theory, hoping you will know that you may have to apply it a little differently in each case. you won't likely need one for a monitor.Įvery Monitor, I have come across dismantles a little bit differently. but the 1/4 inch nut driver is particularly useful for the old TV's. TV's and Monitors aren't much different in terms of dismantling. Gloves, flat head screw driver, philips head screw driver, 1/4 inch nut driver (I think that's what it's called), something you can cut wires with, and some extra wire or alligator clips. (Another great tutorial on taking apart a TV is at: ) You will want an extra cardboard box, for the bits. Consider this part of the tutorial being similar to the blind leading the blind (I am NOT an electrician). Some old TV's have slightly more fragile glass, and also have an implosion hazard. If this part seems daunting, take you monitor to a TV repair person. It it entirely possible to shock yourself. ![]() NOTE OF CAUTION!!! Monitors and TV's can hold a charge for a number of months in their capacitor.
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