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Monitor dissassembly

Mar 7, 2004 11:37PM PST

I have a hundai 17" deluxscan monitor that I wantto repair, but cannot get the case off. There appears to be some clips at each corner of the CRT, but I cannot figure out how they work. (Please note, I am capable of repairing electronic equipment, I just never encountered this case type before.)

Thanks in advance to you good souls!!

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Re:Monitor dissassembly
Mar 7, 2004 11:53PM PST

First, with all due respect, I must always write:

DANGER - LETHAL VOLTAGES INSIDE!

Even unplugged, monitors can hold a LETHAL (that's another word for DEADLY) charge.

With that out of the way, the usual is to put a towel on the benchtop, place the monitor face down on that and look for retaining screws on the rear and undersize. A base may have to be removed to see the last one or in some models, under a sticker. The cases are now made in a clamshell or interlocking design so a small gorilla may have to be used to pry open the case.

Best of luck, and watch the professional at http://www.stud.ntnu.no/~nilshau/video/220v.mpeg

Bob

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Re:Re:Monitor dissassembly
Mar 8, 2004 3:48AM PST

Great video bob. How you doing Mario indeed. did a fight occur after he calmed down. Amateurs take note lethal voltages do indeed lie in wait for the unaware

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Re:Monitor dissassembly
Mar 8, 2004 12:27AM PST

You need a "tapered" tool which easily prys open the retainer clips. You could use a screwdriver but that will damage or lessen an easy removal. You can take a old screwdriver and grind one down at roughly 40deg. one that fits yet causes the clip to move back. This is a trial and error method for best results. Some tool companies provide these at great cost. Make sure you get some other tool to keep it open while you work on another one. Oh yeah, be careful of the innards as voltages are present after a power-OFF, so discharge or bleed off the tube. -----Willy