Hi Mark: Monitors can hold their charge for years. They're *really* not something you should mess around with unless you know exactly what you're doing. The process to discharge the monitor is, in theory, not difficult (I had an iMac that I wanted to rip apart several years ago, and researched the topic pretty thoroughly), but I myself decided against trying it based on the advice of online "experts." I'd suggest maybe taking the monitor to a TV repair place, have them discharge it, then do the work yourself? Just a suggestion.
Lincoln on 11/14/03 8:03 PM, Mark D. Chapman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have always heard that it is risky to take the cover off of a > monitor because of the high voltages stored in some of the components. > > I have two monitors that need minor repair. One has a bad plug > receptacle and the other has a bad power button. My question is: How > long does it take for the power to dissipate? If I leave the monitors > unplugged for several months are they safe? > > Thanks, > > Mark -- Mac Canada is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop Canadian, visit Mantek Services <http://www.mantek.mb.ca> Low Prices That Will Keep YOU and Your MAC Smiling Educational discounts are now available Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac Canada info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-can.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-canada%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
