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I found one socket saver in my pile, its for a compactron base. I don't fully understand how it works but I guess you just plug it in the socket & it has a threaded shaft that goes through the hole in the middle which you would thread a nut on from underneath. (I guess) But I don't know how beneficial it would be. Unless the pins on the saver are maybe a little bigger guage for a tighter fit? I think if you use Chad's method with a good new socket you should be fine. Just take your time so as to find the right traces. I've only had to replace one socket on a board myself & I think using this method would be easier than soldering it back in like I did.
My method for discharging the crt is to use a big screwdriver (so that I don't have to get too close to the "action"!) & clip a wire to the shaft, the other end to ground. In this case, with the chassis loose, I would use that metal shell. And before you hook back up just do it again. If you're not touching anything but plastic you'll be fine.
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Bryan
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