How to remove neckboard on CRT TV

[Potostew42]

I have a Samsung TV I'm hesitant trying to remove the neckboard as it has a dob of silicone in the middle of where the pins are on the solder side I'm not sure if I have to remove this silicone first or does it gently wiggle off, it's the first time it's been opened and looked at so maybe it's a tight fit I've given it a wiggle and gentle pull but I stopped in fear of breaking it

Edited March 7, 2022 by Potostew42

[Autosteve]

We used silicon that way to hold neckboards in place when the neckboard had been on and off a few tubes as the sockets in the neckboard got loose. I'd say trim it off.

[Potostew42]

Thanks autosteve I removed the neckboard by removing the silicone and I cleaned the years of dust inside, I used a tool to discharge the tube for safety and now that it's back together and working I hear a static pop from something like the sound when you short a capacitor with a metal screw driver is this normal for a while or could it be the earth wires are too close to hi voltage wires (flyback) causing a crossover I doubt this as there is no interference or screen picture distortion before during or after the pop sound I'll take a shot of the internals later

[namastepat]

Sounds like arcing at your anode cup. Discharge again, clean around the anode with isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth. Then reattach the anode, power of up and see if it's still popping.