Re: Re-solder FBT -safety concern

chinkiak@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 writes:

> Hi,
> my Panasonic Quintrix F 24" TV keeps stretching the display in the
> horizontal direction (objects became fatter).
> I was told that re-solder FBT section may solve the problem. I can
> reach the solder side without  disconnecting the anode from the tube.
> My concern is should I discharge the anode & AC input filter capacitor
> before proceeding?

You don't need to discharge the CRT before soldering the FBT.

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