Monitor Advice

[Stokers]

I'm after some guidance if possible, i'm sure like many new cab owners I've removed the monitor and reached the point of 'i'm not sure I want to mess with this thing' I've got a few PVMs so although I'm familiar with the operation of CRTs I have little real experience in working on them.

The monitor works fine, so i'm wondering if I should leave it alone for now? There is no better time to get it serviced as i'm getting the cab resprayed but even when discharged it's making me nervous

I've attached some pictures below, it looks in good condition to me? I'm interested in what the dust cover / shield is around the neck board as I haven't seen one before.

Thanks

 

[Anunaki]

The shield is there to protect the neckboard as it's right on the weakest point of the tube.

You say the monitor is working fine so my opinion is to leave it as it is. You can always pull out the monitor if it gives troubles later.

If you want the chassis serviced you must discharge the anode before you take it off. It's easy to do but since it can hold a huge voltage people are scared of it.

 

[minwah]

I'd personally leave it alone as well - looks in nice, clean condition.

If (or when) it develops a fault give it a service while working on it.

 

[Venom]

Yes leave it alone till it needs it !

You see a few people moving stuff and it getting scratched