Sony KV-21FX30B Picture Tube Removal, Removal of the Anode-Cap, How to handle the Anode-Cap

2-9. Picture Tube Removal

WARNING:

BEFORE REMOVING

THE ANODE CAP

High voltage remains in the CRT even after the power is disconnected. To avoid electric shock, discharge CRT before attempting to remove the anode cap. Short between anode and CRT coated earth ground strap.

Coated Earth

Ground Strap

Removal of the Anode-Cap

* REMOVING PROCEDURES.

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1Turn up one side of the rubber cap in the direction indicated by the arrow a

How to handle the Anode-Cap

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1.Discharge the anode of the CRT and remove the anode cap.

2.Release the EHT lead from its CRT support bracket.

3.Unplug all interconnecting leads from the Deflection yoke, degaussing coils and CRT grounding strap.

4.Remove the C Board from the CRT.

5.Remove the chassis assembly.

6.Loosen the Deflection yoke fixing screw and remove.

7.Remove the Degaussing Coil holders.

8.Place the set with the CRT face down on a cushion.

9.Unscrew the four CRT fixing screws [ located on each CRT corner ] and remove the CRT.

10.Remove the Degaussing Coils.

Remove the CRT grounding strap and spring tentioners. [Take care not to handle the CRT by the neck.]

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	Anode button
2 Using a thumb pull up the rubber cap	3 When one side of the rubber cap is
firmly in the direction indicated by the	separated from the anode button, the
arrow b	anode-cap can be removed by turning
	up the rubber cap and pulling it up in
	the direction of the arrow c

1 . To prevent damaging the surface of the anode-cap do not use sharp materials.

2 . Do not apply too great a pressure on the rubber, as this may cause damage to the anode connector.

3 . A metal fitting called a shatter hook terminal is fitted inside the rubber cap.

4 . Do not turn the rubber foot over excessively, this may cause damage if the shatter hook sticks out.

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