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A+ Test Prep Tutorials

Implementing Safety Measures and Procedures
Potential Hazards and Safety Procedures

	CRT monitors: A CRT monitor is high-voltage equipment. It contains capacitors that store static charge for a long time even when the CRT is disconnected from the mains. This static charge can be fatal.

As a safety measure, call a certified monitor technician, who can discharge the monitor before examining, to repair the CRT. Handle the monitor very carefully, as it is vacuum-sealed. If the glass breaks, it might implode violently. Keep your monitor switched off when not in use, even if your computer has energy saving settings enabled.
	Tip
To discharge a monitor, you need a flat screwdriver with a well-insulated handle and a piece of metal wire. Tie one end of the wire to the metal part of the screwdriver and the other end to the frame of the monitor. Touch the metal end of the screwdriver under the anode boot of the monitor. A flash and a loud popping sound indicate that the monitor has been discharged. Remove the residual charge by repeating this procedure.

	Note
Discharging a monitor is not recommended to a novice user