Picture Tube Removal; Anode Cap Removal Procedure - Sony KV-32HS500 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.
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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. After removing the anode cap, short circuit to either the metal chassis, CRT shield, or carbon painted on the 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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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.
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3. Remove the Sub-Woofer Assemblies.
4. Remove the CH or CX Board from the CRT.
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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].
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 .
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KV-32HS500/32HV600/34DRC500/34XBR800/ 36HS500/
36XBR800/38DRC500/40XBR800/42DRC800
Coated
Earth
Ground
Strap
c
Anode Button