modessitt
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I have a 13" CGA test monitor (Ducksan Type 20) that came out of Megatouch. It still has the touchscreen glass on the front of the tube.
Here's my problem:
Whenever I turn the monitor on, I hear a sharp CRACK of electricity, and hear the same when powering down. While on, I can get shocked just by touching the touchscreen glass on the face of the tube. Sometimes I still get a minor shock after the monitor is shut off (like a discharge).
I have the wiring of the touchscreen still attached, I assume I need to ground it in someway to keep this from happening, but am unsure how to do so. There is already a dag wire connecting the tube to the neckboard. I assume the natural static of the front of the tube is enhanced in some way by the touchscreen.
What is the best way to ground it? There is a green ground wire with an eyelet, but it appears to come from the touchscreen connector, not the touchscreen. Anyone have a good idea on how to eliminate this electrical field so that I can touch the screen without getting a new hairdo?
Here's my problem:
Whenever I turn the monitor on, I hear a sharp CRACK of electricity, and hear the same when powering down. While on, I can get shocked just by touching the touchscreen glass on the face of the tube. Sometimes I still get a minor shock after the monitor is shut off (like a discharge).
I have the wiring of the touchscreen still attached, I assume I need to ground it in someway to keep this from happening, but am unsure how to do so. There is already a dag wire connecting the tube to the neckboard. I assume the natural static of the front of the tube is enhanced in some way by the touchscreen.
What is the best way to ground it? There is a green ground wire with an eyelet, but it appears to come from the touchscreen connector, not the touchscreen. Anyone have a good idea on how to eliminate this electrical field so that I can touch the screen without getting a new hairdo?