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>>5486608
That contains a couple small things specific to apple's old computers (like the special 'discharge tool'), but the screwdriver tip is exactly how I've always discharged them.

My first CRT discharge was a bit shifty, though, in hindsight. Don't do it like this.

>>3180184
Found it.

The black clip is connected to a spring spanning the edge of the tube and connecting to the ring around the front.

This is a clearly sub-optimal solution - and make sure you actually have continuity before you try to actually use something this ugly. But it worked for me. Still be pretty cautious, don't put your free hand on anything metal, etc.

But you'll probably be okay. Use common sense.

>>2425984
you take a flat screwdriver WITH A PLASTIC HANDLE, and a wire of some kind. use a binderclip or alligator clip to clip the wire to the shaft of the screwdriver, and clip the other end to the chassis somewhere. On the last TV I did, there was a metal spring connecting to the chassis, which is usually the metal things at the corners of the front of the CRT, up near the bezel and everything. Anyway, I clipped to the bezel.

In the pic, it's a little hard to see, but I have the alligator clip hooked to the chassis.

Be sure NOT to use an antistatic mat or anything while doing this. That mat is BAD in this case.

With this done, being SURE you aren't touching anything metal, slip the screwdriver under the suction cup on the tube. push the screwdriver forward until you hit the metal thing at the center of the suction cup, and you will hear a SNAP if the tube has been on recently. otherwise, make sure you hit it repeatedly.
Wait a few seconds after doing this, and do it again with the screwdriver. You may hear a second 'snap', softer this time. It's discharged some extra from the capacitors. Anyway, with this done, it's not far more safe (though still not 100% safe) to work on. Be careful and don't ground yourself to something while working, and don't put your finger/a screwdriver across relays or capacitor leads.