BilboBaggins
n00b
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2016
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Hey Everybody,
Have had a red 2-slot cabinet since last Fall and am just getting around to opening it up and getting into restoring it, but I need help starting.
Questions:
1) The back panel is stapled shut, so I can't access the monitor area. Any thoughts on the best way to bust that open while limiting damage and not shocking myself?
2) To that point of safety... once I gain access - what precautions other than discharging the monitor do I need to take for my safety? Do I need anti-electricity gloves etc.?
3) How difficult is troubleshooting these old monitors? Something a newb could learn? I'd rather get it fixed and keep than replace with a flat screen.
4) Anything else I need to know to do or to absolutely not do if my goals are to: gut everything, restore the cab, fix the monitor, and then put all the tech back in?
Thanks!!!
Have had a red 2-slot cabinet since last Fall and am just getting around to opening it up and getting into restoring it, but I need help starting.
Questions:
1) The back panel is stapled shut, so I can't access the monitor area. Any thoughts on the best way to bust that open while limiting damage and not shocking myself?
2) To that point of safety... once I gain access - what precautions other than discharging the monitor do I need to take for my safety? Do I need anti-electricity gloves etc.?
3) How difficult is troubleshooting these old monitors? Something a newb could learn? I'd rather get it fixed and keep than replace with a flat screen.
4) Anything else I need to know to do or to absolutely not do if my goals are to: gut everything, restore the cab, fix the monitor, and then put all the tech back in?
Thanks!!!