Picture Tube Removal; Anode Cap Removal Procedure - Sony Trinitron KV-38DRC2 Service Manual

1-4. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL

WARNING: BEFORE REMOVING THE ANODE CAP
High voltage remains in the CRT even after the power is disconnected. To avoid electric shock,
discharge CRT before attempting to remove the anode cap. Short between anode and CRT
coated earth ground strap.
1
Discharge the anode of the CRT and remove the
anode cap.
2
Unplug all interconnecting leads from the defl ection
yoke, neck assembly, degaussing coils and CRT
grounding strap.
3
Remove the Speaker Assemblies.
4
Remove the C Board from the CRT.
5
Remove the chassis assembly.
6
Loosen the neck assembly fi xing screw and remove.
7
Loosen the defl ection yoke fi xing screw and remove.
8
Place the set with the CRT face down on a cushion
and remove the degaussing coil holders.
9
Remove the degaussing coils.
10
Remove the CRT grounding strap and spring tension
devices.
11
Unscrew the four CRT fi xing screws [located on each
CRT corner] and remove the CRT [Take care not to
handle the CRT by the neck].
WARNING: High voltage remains in the CRT even after the power is disconnected. To avoid electric shock, discharge CRT before attempting to remove
the anode cap. Short between anode and coated earth ground strap of CRT.
NOTE: After removing the anode cap, short circuit the anode of the picture tube and the anode cap to either the metal chassis, CRT shield, or
carbon painted on the CRT.
REMOVAL PROCEDURES
a
Turn up one side of the rubber cap in
the direction indicated by arrow a .
HOW TO HANDLE AN ANODE CAP
1. Do not use sharp objects which may cause damage to the surface of the
anode cap.
2. To avoid damaging the anode cap, do not squeeze the rubber covering too hard.
A material fi tting called a shatter-hook terminal is built into the rubber.
3. Do not force turn the foot of the rubber cover. This may cause the shatter-hook
terminal to protrude and damage the rubber.
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ANODE CAP REMOVAL PROCEDURE

b
Use your thumb to pull the rubber
cap fi rmly in the direction indicated
by arrow b .
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7
6
When one side of the rubber cap separates from
the anode button, the anode cap can be removed
by turning the rubber cap and pulling it in the
direction of arrow c .
KV-38DRC2 / 38DRC2C
Coated
Earth
Ground
Strap
1
2
3
c
Anode Button
4
5