tv stems

Trust me, there is no need to break the stem. There are no gases inside but there is lead, mercury and other toxins inside that you should not expose to the environment (or yourself) . There are several threads here about how to get the yoke off without breaking the stem. Please read more before you tackle this. Especially the safety issues when dismantling the tv or monitor.

Thanks, Dee. I've felt I've done my fair share of research only to find a lot if contradictory threads. As I stated I do not break the stems. I inadvertently broke one the other day. So I researched it yet again. I believe what I'm doing is correct and hate that I'm now second guessing myself after I've dismantled dozens to think... I've been putting myself in danger all this time.