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janetkcmo
01-21-03, 08:34 AM
:confused: I have a 27" TV and I need to repair the cable connector on it. I bought the connector at Radio Shack, but the gentleman told me that if i dont drain the juice in the TV i can get shocked. I just need to replace the cable connector. Should i really worry about that. I m sure I do, but how do i drain the juice in the TV....THanks for any help.
Teratum
01-21-03, 10:57 AM
I don't think you need to worry much about "the juice". Typically if you leave the set unplugged for 10-15 minutes (or longer if you want to be sure), all the charges (juices) in the capacitors will be gradually drained.
Be cautioned that you keep the AC cord unplugged during your cable connector replacement.Some parts of the chassis or circuit is hot(directly connected to AC power). This zap is much more serious than the "juice" Zap, and you should take all precaution to avoid it.)
Be cautioned that you keep the AC cord unplugged during your cable connector replacement.Some parts of the chassis or circuit is hot(directly connected to AC power). This zap is much more serious than the "juice" Zap, and you should take all precaution to avoid it.)
janetkcmo
01-21-03, 11:12 AM
Now that is scaring me. So i hope i am understanding you correctly. I can still get zapped? What is a chassis and what does it look like. Im really sorry that i sound so ignorant about this. Thanks alot Janet
Originally posted by Teratum
I don't think you need to worry much about "the juice". Typically if you leave the set unplugged for 10-15 minutes (or longer if you want to be sure), all the charges (juices) in the capacitors will be gradually drained.
Be cautioned that you keep the AC cord unplugged during your cable connector replacement.Some parts of the chassis or circuit is hot(directly connected to AC power). This zap is much more serious than the "juice" Zap, and you should take all precaution to avoid it.)
Originally posted by Teratum
I don't think you need to worry much about "the juice". Typically if you leave the set unplugged for 10-15 minutes (or longer if you want to be sure), all the charges (juices) in the capacitors will be gradually drained.
Be cautioned that you keep the AC cord unplugged during your cable connector replacement.Some parts of the chassis or circuit is hot(directly connected to AC power). This zap is much more serious than the "juice" Zap, and you should take all precaution to avoid it.)
Teratum
01-21-03, 02:28 PM
Sorry that my precaution statement scared you.
No, you won't get zapped if you leave the set unplugged for 15 min before you worked on it. Make sure the set is continue unplugged while you are working. You should be OK.
No, you won't get zapped if you leave the set unplugged for 15 min before you worked on it. Make sure the set is continue unplugged while you are working. You should be OK.