DIYbanter - View Single Post - I've just broken my CRT monitor, now I'm worried...

Ole Geisler

On 6 Nov 2006 10:59:49 -0800, wrote:

Hi,

I've just dropped my CRT monitor while moving house. I powered it up to
see if it still worked. It made a loud electrical buzzing sound and
sparked inside at the back.

Before I dumped it in the bin I thought I'd have a peek inside to see
if I thought it was repairable. The clear glass at the very back of the
CRT had shattered, I think around the electron gun/heater - so I guess
it ain't repairable!

Since then I've read bits about lead-lined glass and x-rays, so I'm
worried.....

Could I have been exposed to anything when the glass shattered inside
the set or when I powered the thing on with the glass shattered?

Kiss your ass goodbye. 24 hours to live at maximum, no known cure.

;-)

No, not really. No problem, unless you insist to try again, and places
your hand inside the broken glass tube while you power up.