quick question concerning handling a tv out of its casing

[aldub516]

Ok, so you can consider me mildly safe when it comes to work. Better than most, terrifying to some. My very first cabinet ever was a rehab on an old crappy cabinet. I had a nice big old school tv so i ripped it out of its case, and mounted it inside the arcade. Im sure i paid no mind to handling the tv. While im sure i wasnt gripping all over the nice big electric goodness, i surely didnt take any precautions as far as discharging anything. Anyways, the arcade has been unplugged for months now. I want to rip the tv out. Is there any current risk of blowing my face off, as it really needs a good manhandling to be removed. Also, i dont want the garbage man blowing his face off either lol. What can i do to discharge anything, or is there even a risk if its been unplugged for a long time

[HaRuMaN]

http://www.andysarcade.net/personal/tech/discharging.txt

[pbj]

Get your final affairs in order.  Many have died, even when all the proper precautions are taken.

[Malenko]

Shouldnt need to discharge it if you arent removing the chassis or anode cap from the monitor.

[mgb]

As already said, you shouldn't need to discharge unless you're removing the 2nd anode (suction cup looking thing) but if you're tossing out for garbage pickup, it may be best.

[aldub516]

did the manliest thing i could.. just ripped it out like the hulk. Of course i was careful with what i touched. Anyways, its done with. Thank you all for your concerns