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jimbomaybe 04-20-2022 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Keefelane66 (Post 2085991)
capacitor An electrical component used to store energy. Unlike batteries, which store energy chemically, capacitors store energy physically, in a form very much like static electricity.
I repaired electronics in the military,I would wind leads around a capacitor but not connecting, charge it up , holding it very carefully , toss to the "new guy" ZAP , welcome to the repair shop!

Keefelane66 04-20-2022 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbomaybe (Post 2085994)
I repaired electronics in the military,I would wind leads around a capacitor but not connecting, charge it up , holding it very carefully , toss to the "new guy" ZAP , welcome to the repair shop!
Yes it was fun in a sick way.

C. C. Rider 04-20-2022 12:17 PM
Here's what I need to get the TV off the entertainment center and easily transport it to the curb for pickup. Anyone got one of these they aren't using this weekend? :icon_wink:

Eoslift 770 lb Load 62.4" Lift Hydraulic Dual Scissor Lift Table 21" x 40"

Keefelane66 04-20-2022 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by C. C. Rider (Post 2086007)
Here's what I need to get the TV off the entertainment center and easily transport it to the curb for pickup. Anyone got one of these they aren't using this weekend? :icon_wink:

Eoslift 770 lb Load 62.4" Lift Hydraulic Dual Scissor Lift Table 21" x 40"
Maybe try Home Depot they have rental tools.

Topspinmo 04-20-2022 01:29 PM
I would put add in Craigslist under “free”. If it works good somebody will want it. Old TV better than NO TV. I had old working hot tub went in 3 hours.

Altavia 04-20-2022 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Decadeofdave (Post 2085982)
If it has a HDMI port someone can use it. If it has the color coded RCA plugs, or coaxial it is unusable. Check that and dispose of properly.
Classic video game collectors love anything with RCA plugs/coax.

EdFNJ 04-20-2022 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by C. C. Rider (Post 2085978)
Mine is a SHARP brand TV, and it is 36" diagonal measure screen. Yes, the screen is square, not rectangular like modern TV's.

I wouldn't mind taking it apart (if I have to) to get rid of it. It's just that I'm not sure that would be easy, and I'm not sure how safe it is doing that. I don't want to get shocked by some capacitor or break some tube that has mercury or other hazardous material or gas in it. It's not like taking an old lawnmower apart. :icon_wink:
If you left it off for 48hrs you shouldn't have any issues. You can always discharge whatever concerns you with a screwdriver (with rubber handle :D ). Likely the only actual tube is the CRT which you would have to take to a recycling center. The rest is all solid state stuff in multiple circuit boards. It's also fun, didn't you always want to see how it works! :D :D I've cut up a couple of LCD TV's (biggest 42"). They easily can go into 1 bag. :) I've always been good at breaking stuff. Just ask my wife!

EdFNJ 04-20-2022 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by C. C. Rider (Post 2086007)
Here's what I need to get the TV off the entertainment center and easily transport it to the curb for pickup. Anyone got one of these they aren't using this weekend? :icon_wink:

Eoslift 770 lb Load 62.4" Lift Hydraulic Dual Scissor Lift Table 21" x 40"
You'd still have to lift it up onto the platform which is 17.1" off the ground from the specs.! :D

daniel200 04-21-2022 02:57 PM
Best Buy takes old electronics including TV’s. They just announced a service where they will pick it up and dispose of it for $200. Not cheap, but easy on your back. If you buy a new TV from them and have it delivered, they will take the old one for free.

For $200, Best Buy will haul away your two biggest hunks of tech junk

C. C. Rider 04-21-2022 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 2086170)
You'd still have to lift it up onto the platform which is 17.1" off the ground from the specs.! :D
I don't think so. I would just raise the platform to the same height as my entertainment center (about 25") and then roll it alongside where the TV is sitting. Then I could just push/slide the TV off the entertainment center and onto the lift table, and then roll it out of the house. No lifting required.

retiredguy123 04-21-2022 09:08 PM
Can't you just find two strong guys working in the neighborhood and pay them $40 each to carry the TV out to the curb? I know that I could.

C. C. Rider 04-21-2022 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2086715)
Can't you just find two strong guys working in the neighborhood and pay them $40 each to carry the TV out to the curb? I know that I could.
I might be able to find a couple of strong guys to do it. The guy who cuts my grass appears very strong and in good shape, but his helper is a smaller, older guy who I don't think could do it. Maybe the strong one could find a different helper one day and earn some extra money for about 10 minutes of work.

I also know a guy who does tree trimming and similar work. He might be interested in doing the job when he's in the neighborhood. Thanks for the suggestion.

retiredguy123 04-21-2022 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by C. C. Rider (Post 2086718)
I might be able to find a couple of strong guys to do it. The guy who cuts my grass appears very strong and in good shape, but his helper is a smaller, older guy who I don't think could do it. Maybe the strong one could find a different helper one day and earn some extra money for about 10 minutes of work.

I also know a guy who does tree trimming and similar work. He might be interested in doing the job when he's in the neighborhood. Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm sure the guys who cut your grass can handle it. Good luck.

Toymeister 04-22-2022 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by C. C. Rider (Post 2086007)
Here's what I need to get the TV off the entertainment center and easily transport it to the curb for pickup. Anyone got one of these they aren't using this weekend? :icon_wink:

Eoslift 770 lb Load 62.4" Lift Hydraulic Dual Scissor Lift Table 21" x 40"
Yes, I have one

DAVES 04-22-2022 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by C. C. Rider (Post 2085743)
I have a large, heavy color television set in my living room that I need to get rid of. According to the Owner's Manual, it weighs 185 pounds. Although it still works great, I have bought a new Smart TV that I want to hook up, but first I need to get rid of the old TV.

Any advice on how to get rid of it without killing myself or ruining my back? If I were younger, I'd just get a friend or two and carry it out of the house, but now my friends are getting old too and don't want to mess with carrying heavy stuff.

I have a 4-wheel dolly, but it is only about 6" high and the TV is sitting on an entertainment center about 25" off the floor. I have no way of safely getting the TV off the entertainment center and onto the dolly.

Anyone have any suggestions or advice? I live south of The Villages. Thanks.
Entertainment center? Beware many of the not very old entertainment centers will not fit the new larger TVs. We bought our TV from Best Buy. The salesman had a great line which is valid-no one wishes they bought a smaller set. The set we bought, would not fit in my car. I seem to recall we paid like $35 for delivery and set up. The packing is at best marginal. Broken, damaged is not that unusual. Also, I would suggest you plug the TV, the box etc into a surge protected power strip. How many times do we get told to shut off and reboot the ???????? far easier than needing to move the furniture etc to get to the outlet. Just turn off the power strip.

If you pay the few bucks for a set up, I would guess you could get the guys to pick up your old set.


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