Got the screen surround cleaned REAL good.
However, I have some residue coming off it.
Whole thing:
Close up:
Oxidation?
And this is the flyback on my Packard Bell, Could this one be dying on me?
I found the source of my crackling,
The HV anode to the CRT in the HV cage has a crack in the insulation and is grounding to the cage.
If you look at the right side where there is no rust that is where I'm getting the electrical show.....It is such high voltage,I had it on and went to get a picture, Hit the shutter button on the camera, Friggin thing literally jumped up and bit me and grounded through the camera!
I'm taking both the Hoffman and PB chassis to my guy tomorrow for a full restoration and/or touch-ups depending on what they need. The Hoffman cabinet is getting done either this week or next week, If I can afford it.
I'm getting them there slowly but surely.