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chipped TV screen
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We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer. Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish? Howie |
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Meat Plow wrote:
On Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:54:53 -0800, Howie wrote: Hi! We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer. Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish? The general consensus in the electronics repair group I subscribe to and where this question is frequently asked is that attempts at repairing scratches or chips or other defects doesn't improve viewing and in some cases can cause additional visual distortions. I agree. Continued viewing may allow the OP to become used to the chips so that they become less bothersome. On the other hand, what a great excuse for getting that new big-screen plasma TV :-) -- Dave www.davebbq.com |
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yes, my thoughts as well, a CRT can implode with extreme prejudice.
Although if that happens, the 2 year old will likely learn not to hammer on TV screens... nate (seriously, don't let the 2 year old hammer on the TV screen, no matter what you end up doing with it. Not only is it bad for the TV, it's potentially really bad for the 2 year old.) On Jan 2, 1:53*pm, "Joseph Meehan" wrote: * * In addition to the likelihood it will not help, consider that chips on a CRT can create a possible accident of a type I would not want a 2 year old around. "Howie" wrote in message ... Hi! We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer. Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish? Howie -- Joseph Meehan *Dia 's Muire duit |
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On Jan 2, 1:16*pm, N8N wrote:
yes, my thoughts as well, a CRT can implode with extreme prejudice. Although if that happens, the 2 year old will likely learn not to hammer on TV screens... nate (seriously, don't let the 2 year old hammer on the TV screen, no matter what you end up doing with it. *Not only is it bad for the TV, it's potentially really bad for the 2 year old.) On Jan 2, 1:53*pm, "Joseph Meehan" wrote: * * In addition to the likelihood it will not help, consider that chips on a CRT can create a possible accident of a type I would not want a 2 year old around. "Howie" wrote in message ... Hi! We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer. Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish? Howie -- Joseph Meehan *Dia 's Muire duit- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Just buy a new TV man, I have a friend of mine with the same problem and to repare it will cost him more money than buy a new one. Good luck! http://www.planorealestateadvisor.com http://www.planorealty.com.com |
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Don't watch hockey.
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On Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:04:54 -0500, wrote:
Don't watch hockey. LOL! |
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Han a nearly new SONY about 20 years ago with a chip about 1/8 inch long and
1/32 wide. Deep enough to feel, Buffed it out with toothpaste - TV ;lasted 20+ years. The glass on the front of a CRT is nearly 3/4 inch thick. "Howie" wrote in message ... Hi! We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer. Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish? Howie |
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On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 17:44:47 -0500, "TH" wrote:
Deep enough to feel, Buffed it out with toothpaste - TV ;lasted 20+ years. The glass on the front of a CRT is nearly 3/4 inch thick. 3/4 glass is all the MORE dangerous for the child...git it? Oren -- |
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On Jan 2, 1:16 pm, N8N wrote:
yes, my thoughts as well, a CRT can implode with extreme prejudice. Although if that happens, the 2 year old will likely learn not to hammer on TV screens... nate (seriously, don't let the 2 year old hammer on the TV screen, no matter what you end up doing with it. Not only is it bad for the TV, it's potentially really bad for the 2 year old.) On Jan 2, 1:53 pm, "Joseph Meehan" wrote: In addition to the likelihood it will not help, consider that chips on a CRT can create a possible accident of a type I would not want a 2 year old around. "Howie" wrote in message ... Hi! We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer. Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish? Howie -- Joseph Meehan Dia 's Muire duit It is not a very deep chip, just deep enough to make it look like a puck... |
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On Jan 2, 5:04 pm, wrote:
Don't watch hockey. Now that was funny! Almost spit milk out of my mouth! |
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On Jan 2, 7:39 pm, Howie wrote:
On Jan 2, 1:16 pm, N8N wrote: yes, my thoughts as well, a CRT can implode with extreme prejudice. Although if that happens, the 2 year old will likely learn not to hammer on TV screens... nate (seriously, don't let the 2 year old hammer on the TV screen, no matter what you end up doing with it. Not only is it bad for the TV, it's potentially really bad for the 2 year old.) On Jan 2, 1:53 pm, "Joseph Meehan" wrote: In addition to the likelihood it will not help, consider that chips on a CRT can create a possible accident of a type I would not want a 2 year old around. "Howie" wrote in message ... Hi! We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer. Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish? Howie -- Joseph Meehan Dia 's Muire duit It is not a very deep chip, just deep enough to make it look like a puck... They only way I would know to fix it is with windshield repair resin. (used for stone chips) You should be able to be a cheapie kit at an auto parts store and do it yourself. All you need is the resin and the plastic film to cover it out in the sun until it cures. (about 5 minutes) Then using a single edge razorblade scrape down the dried resin until it's flat/flush with the screen. |
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On Jan 2, 5:44 pm, "TH" wrote:
Han a nearly new SONY about 20 years ago with a chip about 1/8 inch long and 1/32 wide. Deep enough to feel, Buffed it out with toothpaste - TV ;lasted 20+ years. The glass on the front of a CRT is nearly 3/4 inch thick. And what good is buffing out a chip? Did you mean a scratch? |
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"Howie" wrote in message ... On Jan 2, 1:16 pm, N8N wrote: yes, my thoughts as well, a CRT can implode with extreme prejudice. Although if that happens, the 2 year old will likely learn not to hammer on TV screens... nate (seriously, don't let the 2 year old hammer on the TV screen, no matter what you end up doing with it. Not only is it bad for the TV, it's potentially really bad for the 2 year old.) On Jan 2, 1:53 pm, "Joseph Meehan" wrote: In addition to the likelihood it will not help, consider that chips on a CRT can create a possible accident of a type I would not want a 2 year old around. "Howie" wrote in message ... Hi! We have a older CRT TV screen that has a few small chips (5 in total) in it, courtesy of our 2-year old hammering on it with a small toy plastic hammer. Most of the chips are the size of a pin-head, but one is big enough to make it really annoying to watch hockey (it looks like the puck!)... any advice on what can be done? Clear nail polish? Howie -- Joseph Meehan Dia 's Muire duit It is not a very deep chip, just deep enough to make it look like a puck... Just deep enough to form a weak spot which may cause the tube to implode when bumped, injuring anyone in the room. |
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