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IRECTION FK091075, REVISION 04 VIVID 3N PRO/EXPERT SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 Replacement Procedures 8-71
8-5-6 VGA AGP Board Replacement Procedure
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH ANY BOARDS WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PRIOR TO
TAKING THE NECESSARY ESD PRECAUTIONS:
1.ALWAYS CONNECT YOURSELF, VIA AN ARM-WRIST STRAP, TO THE ADVISED ESD
CONNECTION POINT LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE SCANNER (TO THE RIGHT OF
THE POWER CONNECTOR).
2.FOLLOW GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE
EQUIPMENT.
8-5-6-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the SCSI board
replacement procedure.
8-5-6-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
8-5-6-3 VGA AGP Board Removal Procedure
1) Remove the Vivid 3N rear and left and right side covers - see the 8-2-4-3 "Rear Cover Removal
Procedure" on page 8-7 and the 8-2-2-4 "Side Covers Installation Procedure" on page 8-4.
2) Disconnect the power cable from the rear of the BEP.
3) Remove the BEP side cover, as described in 8-5-3-3 "BEP2 - Side Cover Removal Procedure" on
page 8-64.
4) Remove the octopus card holder as described in 8-5-3-7 "BEP2 - Octopus Card Holder Removal
Procedure" on page 8-67.
5) Disconnect the cable connected to the AGP board.
Note: Counting from the top, the AGP board is positioned in the first slot (AGP).
6) Release the securing screw located on the left of the board bracket.
7) Gently remove the AGP board from the BEP.
8-5-6-4 VGA AGP Board Installation Procedure
1) Gently insert the AGP board into its slot.
Note: Counting from the top, the AGP board is positioned in the first slot.
2) Fasten the board with the screw on the left of the bracket.
3) Reconnect the cable (disconnected in step 5 above) to the AGP board.
4.) Install the octopus card holder as described in 8-5-3-8 "BEP2 - Octopus Card Holder Installation
Procedure" on page 8-67.
5) Install the BEP side covers, as described in 8-5-3-4 "BEP2 - Side Cover Installation Procedure" on
page 8-64.
6) Reconnect the power cable to the rear of the BEP.
7) Return the Vivid 3N rear and left and right side covers - see the 8-2-4-4 "Rear Cover Installation
Procedure" on page 8-7 and the 8-2-2-4 "Side Covers Installation Procedure" on page 8-4.
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