Because we carry electrician screw drivers on us all day, everyday, we knew to simply use the insulated screwdriver whilst wearing safety boots to remove the lead.
 

You really want to discharge it.  

Brett, keep in mind the readers of this site are wide with extremely varied interests, skills and understanding. A casual comment like this can be very misleading - if people don't understand the significance of the dangers they can easily be led into very dangerous, potentially lethal  situations.

Folks - if you don't understand what we're talking about it's best not to muck around with monitors - get help from someone who is knowledgeable.

It really can be lethal