I read this a lot, and I believe it. But I was always curious how the experts discharge these caps? ----Original Message----- From: piclist-bounces@MIT.EDU [mailto:piclist-bounces@MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of Bill & Pookie Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 13:45 To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Subject: Re: [EE] replacing a faulty capacitor on a T.V In all seriousness, "DO NOT OPEN UP A TV SET". The extremely high voltages required for the CRT will be present long after the TV is turned off and unplugged. THEY CAN KILL YOU. DEAD! Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 3:49 AM Subject: [EE] replacing a faulty capacitor on a T.V > I need to replace a faulty capaitor trimmer on my T.V > I now that the chasis of T.V.'s is live so does this mean > that the T.V componenets are rated for 220V. Does > this mean I cannot use a 50V cermaic capacitor to > replace the trimmer? (it belongs to the colour osc) > -- -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist