SONY KV32FX65U
Service Manual

2-11. Picture Tube Removal 8 9 1

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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Coated Earth Ground Strap

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Discharge the anode of the CRT and remove the anode cap. Unplug all interconnecting leads from the Deflection yoke, neck assy, degaussing coils and CRT grounding strap. 3. Remove the C Board from the CRT. 4. Remove the chassis assembly. 5. Loosen the Neck assembly fixing screw and remove. 6. Loosen the Deflection yoke fixing screw and remove. 7. Place the set with the CRT face down on a cushion and remove the Degaussing Coil holders. 8. Remove the Degaussing Coils. 9. Remove the CRT grounding strap and spring tentioners. 10. Unscrew the four CRT fixing screws [ located on each CRT corner ] and remove the CRT. [Take care not to handle the CRT by the neck.]

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Removal of the Anode-Cap
* REMOVING PROCEDURES.
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Anode button

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Turn up one side of the rubber cap in the direction indicated by the arrow a

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How to handle the Anode-Cap
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Using a thumb pull up the rubber cap 3 When one side of the rubber cap is firmly in the direction indicated by the separated from the anode button, the arrow b anode-cap can be removed by turning up the rubber cap and pulling it up in the direction of the arrow c

To prevent damaging the surface of the anode-cap do not use sharp materials. Do not apply too great a pressure on the rubber, as this may cause damage to the anode connector. A metal fitting called a shatter hook terminal is fitted inside the rubber cap. Do not turn the rubber foot over excessively, this may cause damage if the shatter hook sticks out.

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