Monitor Anode Help

[e35442]

Hello, I am new to this forum and need some help. I did a really stupid thing and cut the anode wire when removing the pcb of my monitor. Is there an easy way to splice this wire. It is almost like a coaxial cable inside (thick rubber outside, and plastic coated thin wire inside). I am aware of the discharging procedures, but not sure how to repair this wire. Can I just use a small connector, or solder it back together?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Alan

[Ken Layton]

You're never supposed to cut or nick that wire, but since you're new I think we can forgive you. Remember this wire carries up to 30,000 volts but typically operates on 20,000 volts.

Here's how to repair it:

First clean the outside jacket of the wire thoroughly with a rag moistened with 409 or other common household cleaning agent. Now go over that same area with 99% rubbing alcohol (70% or 91% will also work but the 99% is stronger). Now strip back 1/4" of insulation where the two will be joined. Form a small loop or hook in each end and connect. Now with a pair of needle nose pliers squeeze the join tight and solder it well. Now put a big glob of clear silicone glue all the way around the join and let dry for a day. Remember to put plenty of the silicone glue around it as you are insulating for 30,000 volts.

[SirPeale]

What Ken said, but I'm just curious why you'd cut this wire when it just disconnects from the tube.

[hiperco]

What Ken said, but I'm just curious why you'd cut this wire when it just disconnects from the tube.

Having recently been a newbie myself, let me help

To me it wasn't obvious at first that the anode disconnects under the suction cup (or that it even was a suction cup, they get sticky over time).   Luckily I asked somebody what the deal was before proceeding

[SirPeale]

Frankly, then he shouldn't be touching the monitor this way until he understands the gist of a monitor.  Esp. the "VERY DANGEROUS" part.

[hiperco]

Agreed!

[e35442]

I agree as well. However, I did say it was a stupid thing, so I am not pleading ignorance here. And I am aware of the dangers involved. I just figured it would be easier to cut the wire than to try and disconnect the suction cup. Simple clip and then splice, rather than mess up something else. Like I said, not the wisest thing. But I did use rubber gloves and a heavily insulated pair of wire cutters, so I was aware of the danger. Just didn't think the wire would be insulated the way it was.

Thanks for the help and in the future I will be sure to ask if I have the slightest doubt!

Alan