Best way is to use a HV probe so you can read the voltage.
If it's been sitting it's probably not going to make a pop like a freshly
charged tube.
You could just always lick your finger and pull off the cup. It only hurts
for a second.
On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 7:58 AM, Altan (GAPAS) <pinball@aaarfamily.com>wrote:
>
> I need to clean the HV diode in my 19V2000 B&W monitor for an Asteroids
> Deluxe. I'm going to attempt my first monitor discharge… I'd appreciate
> a second set of eyes on these steps.
>
> 1) Get flathead screwdriver with plastic handle
> 2) Get alligator clips
> 3) Get 1M ohm resistor (3 Watt)
> 4) Clip to metal part of driver, put resistor inline, clip to monitor
> chassis
> 5) Put one hand in pocket
> 6) Slide screwdriver blade under suction cup, move it toward center and
> touch anode clips
> 7) Leave it there for a few seconds. Sadly, with the resistor, it
> appears you don't get any feedback showing you did it
> 8) Wait 5 minutes, repeat once more
>
> That's it. Sounds right?
>
> It looks like you just need to take it on faith that you discharged it…
> Any hints to check? I don't want to find out I didn't discharge it when I
> remove the HV diode.
>
> Thanks!
>
> … Altan
>
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