writes:

I have a comment regarding the Sony service manual for the CPD-200GS.
On page 2-2 it recommends shorting the anode and the anode cap to
chassis ground or aquadag AFTER removing the anode cap! What's more
there's a diagram that indicates one should NOT slide a screwdriver
under the rubber cap.

Sony's been making CRTs for a long time so it seems strange they would
recommend a dangerous procedure like that. Any cracks or pinholes in
the rubber and you could wind up getting quite a jolt.

It does seem strange.

Perhaps they were worried about scratching the CRT? The glass is relatively
thin in that area.....

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