There are two main kinds of computer monitors: Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitors. CRT monitors use hundreds of small electron guns to shoot electrons at a fluorescent screen, which emits light and creates images. LCD screens use properties of liquid crystals to modulate light and create images. In either case, taking apart the monitors is a relatively straightforward task that requires few tools and time. It’s very important, however, that you take care to diffuse to ground the power stored in the capacitors, which can store thousands of volts of electricity even after the monitor has been turned off for days. Tips Writer Bio
