Method CRT Suicide?

[watereyes]

I was told never to open a CRT because it could kill me. Well since this is what I'm looking for, what will happen? I have two 80's computer monitors, one standard crappy early 2000s TV and a Syncmaster 950p computer monitor. Also is it touching the tube that will kill me? Is it instant? how painful?

 

[autumnal]

I was told never to open a CRT because it could kill me. Well since this is what I'm looking for, what will happen? I have two 80's computer monitors, one standard crappy early 2000s TV and a Syncmaster 950p computer monitor. Also is it touching the tube that will kill me? Is it instant? how painful?

The Truth About CRTs and Shock Danger

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[watereyes]

Thank you. Maybe if I keep it plugged in? Also the capacitor thing sounds complicated. I'm afraid it could trigger a circuit breaker or something. ugh...