I'll try to keep this as "family appropriate" as possible...

The real lesson to be learned is; and I've stated it a couple times in different threads but always take an insulated screwdriver with at least a 6" or 8" shaft and short it across anything suspect to bleed off any remaining voltage because it may not bleed off by itself. Make a small ground strap with clamps and clamp one end to the screwdriver and the other end to something metal. Being I'm still an electronic tech, I know first hand about burns like that, if they don't kill you, they'll burn you down to the bone and you won't even know it for awhile. I'm just glad your still with us,,, Mike

So basically take a long insulated screw driver, clamp one end to my tailgate, the other too my screw driver, and touch all the suspect parts? Good idea buddy. I thought i was being safe by using insulated snips and calling it good. I'll do that from now on, thanks Mike.

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

The real lesson to be learned is; and I've stated it a couple times in different threads but always take an insulated screwdriver with at least a 6" or 8" shaft and short it across anything suspect to bleed off any remaining voltage because it may not bleed off by itself. Make a small ground strap with clamps and clamp one end to the screwdriver and the other end to something metal. Being I'm still an electronic tech, I know first hand about burns like that, if they don't kill you, they'll burn you down to the bone and you won't even know it for awhile. I'm just glad your still with us,,, Mike

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

The real lesson to be learned is; and I've stated it a couple times in different threads but always take an insulated screwdriver with at least a 6" or 8" shaft and short it across anything suspect to bleed off any remaining voltage because it may not bleed off by itself. Make a small ground strap with clamps and clamp one end to the screwdriver and the other end to something metal. Being I'm still an electronic tech, I know first hand about burns like that, if they don't kill you, they'll burn you down to the bone and you won't even know it for awhile. I'm just glad your still with us,,, Mike

Hi,

I'm trying to learn how to strip these properly, I usually good with my hands so that isnt the problem. I'm slighly worried about the AMPS, these TV hold. Does anyone know where i can find some pictures of a guide on how to earth the TV?
I can read, but i normally find it easier to look at pictures to know exactly what i'm doing, lol

thanks
Andrew