Re: IIGS monitor repair

[Stephen Shaw <xstephenx@apple2.org.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.


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