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IRECTION FK091075, REVISION 04 VIVID 3N PRO/EXPERT SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 Replacement Procedures 8-99
8-6-6 Up/Down Handle Replacement Procedure
NOTE: This section describes two removal procedures (for both the old [plastic] and new-type [metal] handles)
and one installation procedure (for the new-type handle), as follows:
- Removal of the old-type (plastic) Up/Down Handle - see Up/Down Handle Removal -
Procedure 1, below.
- Removal of the new-type (metal) Up/Down Handle with support - see
8-6-6-4 "Up/Down Handle Removal Procedure 2" on page 8-101.
- Installation of the Up/Down Handle with support - see 8-6-6-5 "Up/Down Handle Replacement
Procedure" on page 8-102.
8-6-6-1 Tools
Use the appropriate the Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the up/down handle removal
procedure.
8-6-6-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
8-6-6-3 Up/Down Handle Removal - Procedure 1
NOTE: This describes the procedure for removing the old-type (plastic) Up/Down Handle.
1) Raise the control console to its maximum height. Remove the bottom keyboard cover, as described
in 8-2-8-3 "Bottom Keyboard Cover Removal Procedure" on page 8-14.
2) Loosen and remove the nut on the M6 screw (see Figure 8-82 below) that secures the up/down
handle in position.
Figure 8-82 Up/Down Handle Securing Mechanism
Up/down Handle
M6 Screw
M6 Nut