Agree with posters i deal with capacitors all the time. I am a journey man hvac installer. New capacitors will not discharge like the old ones. Just dont take them apart there is no need any way. The old capacitors can be discharged just by arching the two posts if you have a dual capacitor. Make sure you go from c to both of the other posts. Other wise one will still be charged. Likewise the only way to shock yourself with one is to ground both posts. And yes your skin will ground it. lol Be careful scrappers and thanks for the info on the microwaves ive been turning them down.