I am attempting to take a TV out of its casing for a cabinet build, and am just wanting to inquire about the "pop" sound when discharging a CRT. As I understand it, the metal clip under the cap is shorted on the screw driver and the "pop" happens. When I was discharging mine, a lawnmower was started outside and I could not audibly hear a pop or see any arc (due to cap). I know for certain that the driver touched the metal, and I waited 20 mins, and did it again. No pop.
Now being a careful guy, a few things entered my mind:
- It did not discharge and I am doing it wrong (I have a pretty good understanding of electronics, and this seems unlikely - but can't rule it out)
- The discharge was successful and I did not audibly hear it due to my having to work in the garage like a rat.
- I need a proper workshop space where I can focus on things
So now I am staring at this TV wondering what the best action would be, as I am in no rush, so asking a million questions seems to be the best thing I can think of ATM. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.