a cold cathode lighting system comprising a cold cathode lamp with electrodes on either end of the lamp , oriented such that it includes an electrode extension in order to return the electrode to the same parallel position as the main body of the lamp . the lamp &# 39 ; s electrodes are inserted into a casing that is comprised of a casing covers on either ends of the casing which may slid be opened . the casing covers interact with a electrode cover assembly underneath the casing covers , that allows the lamp to be inserted when the casing covers are opened . the closing of the casing covers will safely engage an interconnection with the lamp &# 39 ; s electrodes through the electrode cover assembly .