First tv I ever bought.

[Lazyfan]

It looks like I'm missing the ion trap on crt.

[Electronic M]

Originally Posted by Lazyfan

It looks like I'm missing the ion trap on crt.

Some CRTs did and some didn't use ion traps. If the CRT was ever replaced they may have installed a CRT that don't need a trap... look for a bent electron gun or angled gap between elements to confirm it is an ion trap tube.