Re: IIGS monitor repair

["UR Lookin AtEr" <bunkerboy@aol.com>]

ha!
"Stephen Shaw" <xstephenx@apple2.org.za> wrote in message
news:a1muo3$mdh$1@venus.itns.co.za...
> On Thu, 03 Jan 2002 12:05:05 -0500, left_the_scene wrote:
>
> >
> >>
> >> If you don't feel comfortable working on exposed electronics, don't
> >> practice on monitors.  ;-)
> >>
> >> -michael
> >>
> >>  Email:  mjmahon@aol.com
> >>  Home page:  http://members.aol.com/MJMahon/
> >
> >
> >
> > Also, you will see a large (most likely red, or maybe gray) wire running
> > from the side of the picture tube, where it connects via what looks like
> > a suction cup. Try prying up the suction cup with your fingers.
> >
> > NO WAIT! Just Kidding!!!! DO NOT do that!
> >
> > Be real careful inside monitors - the wire I just described can have
> > over 10,000 volts in it even well after the monitor has been turned off
> > and unplugged!!! It's low amperage, so it most likely won't kill, but it
> > sure does smart to get zapped with that much voltage!
>
> Slick might wind up with an Afro if he does touch that wire.
>
>
> --
> All extremists should be taken out and shot!