HP 2644A "Moldy CRT" Update

I have successfully solved the HP2644A "Moldy CRT" problem. I wanted to report on this because several people emailed me mentioning that this strange format (wide) CRT was used in a lot of 70's-early 80's HP equipment. The only examples I found of this type of CRT in use on the 'net also have this problem. To recap, the silicone between the front anti-glare shield and CRT gets mold creeping in from all sides, making the CRT ugly and/or hard to read. The very rare replacments, made with an acrylic shield, cost $225 plus shipping. In a nutshell, I used a nichrome wire, an old AT power supply, and some homemade handles along with a mounting box to contain (and I do mean "contain") the CRT in removing the front glare shield. After silicone cleanup and removal with a razor blade scraper and acetone, I reattached the glare shield (but only at the edges) with optical grade (fish tank) RTV. Obviously, this takes some work and nerve to do. I'd put up instructions on exactly how to do it, but I'm afraid of liability issues! __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com