OT Monitor glass question

[Jim Leonard]

Jim Leonard wrote:
> I found what I thought would make a nice spare Trinitron monitor, but 
> there is a tiny pinhole chunk of the glass chipped out on the surface, 
> about maybe 1.5 mm deep with a diameter of 4mm.  Against better 
> judgement, I switched it on (from a safe distance) and it appears to 
> function properly.
> 
> My question is, how stable is it?  Other than the visual defect, is it 
> safe to operate the monitor, or should I be worried that it will swiftly 
> implode at any moment?

I can only assume from the overwhelming lack of response that either 1. 
there is nothing to worry about, or 2. it is so dangerous that I am a 
complete moron for even asking the question in the first place.

I'm open to either answer :-) if someone would just confirm one of them...
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