I need to remove the picture tube from a 14" computer monitor. I'd like to release the vacuum first because i think i should before i remove the tensioned wires holding in the tube. I have removed the neck board and can now see the indexing plastic of the socket. That indexing plastic is siliconed on with white silicon and i can't seperate it with a knife. I'm thinking of using a dremel to saw through the indexing plastic as that is where i'm thinking i should be filing then snapping off anyway.
Does this sound like the way to go? I really want to release the vacuum. How do people usually let out the vacuum?
I pulled off the Ultor cap where the annode lead attaches, but it's all glass under it, theres no metal i can drill.
from the faq:
with an unwanted vacuum?)without spectacular effects by breaking the glass seal in the center of the CRT socket (may be hidden by the indexing plastic of the socket). Cover the entire CRT with a heavy blanket when doing this for additional protection. Once the vacuum is gone, it is just a big glass bottle though there may be
I tried searching google, but I couldn't come up with anything except the same FAQ.
Thanks, Simon