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Need help with de-casing CRT computer monitor
javeryh:
I just took off the back of the case to my Dell monitor, which was pretty easy, and I can see how to remove the front bezel but all of the electronics seem to be attached to the bezel itself (see the pics). Any ideas on how to get the bezel off and still support everything?
If I slide the metal casing out of the plastic I don’t think there will be any support. I'm hoping there is an easy way to do this. I just need to take some measurements and then use the corner mounting brackets to attach it to a piece of MDF, which I will then slide into the cabinet on some rails. I thought this was going to be simple!
buttersoft:
I would guess you have to unplug everything from the tube, unclip the chassis and slide it out of the plastic rails, then figure out how to get the tube out, figure out how you're going to mount it all and connect everything back up again :)
javeryh:
--- Quote from: buttersoft on July 30, 2020, 07:42:25 pm ---I would guess you have to unplug everything from the tube, unclip the chassis and slide it out of the plastic rails, then figure out how to get the tube out, figure out how you're going to mount it all and connect everything back up again :)
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Thanks. I was hoping to not have to do that. I am not comfortable touching the suction cup thing and detaching it from the back of the tube. The other wires might be doable - mostly looks like grounded wires and molex connectors to the PCB. But I have a healthy fear of these things and I'm not brave (dumb?) enough to push my luck.
I should probably see if I can just mount it with the case on but honestly, I wasn't planning on it and I'm not sure how since it is such an irregular shape.
Zebidee:
Plenty of YT videos on how to discharge the CRT with a flathead screwdriver, alligator clips and some wire. Take lots of photos before you disconnect anything. Tell your significant other, or someone else at home, what you are doing.
javeryh:
--- Quote from: Zebidee on July 31, 2020, 12:08:49 am ---Plenty of YT videos on how to discharge the CRT with a flathead screwdriver, alligator clips and some wire. Take lots of photos before you disconnect anything. Tell your significant other, or someone else at home, what you are doing.
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Is it really as easy as it looks? I've watched a bunch of videos and all they do is stick a grounded screwdriver up and under the suction cup to touch the metal underneath. Most of the videos say you will hear a popping sound but they almost never do so I'm not quite sure what to expect.