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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures  8-11
10) Remove the four screws that secure each connector panel to the top cover.
11) Gently pull the rear panels backwards, leaving them hanging loosely on their cables, as shown 
below:
Figure 8-13 Connector Panels - Loosened
12) Remove the two screws securing the rear section of the gas spring cover, and then remove this 
cover.
13) Remove the three screws securing the remaining section of the gas spring cover, shown below, and 
lower it into the collar of the top cover.
Figure 8-14 Gas Spring Cover Screws
CAUTION: The remaining section of the gas spring cover cannot be removed at this stage. Do 
not attempt to remove it.
14) Remove the three screws located at the front edge of the top cover, and allow it to sink down into 
the top cover collar.
15) Slightly lift the top cover, together with the remaining section of the gas spring cover, and turn them 
90 degrees clockwise.
16) Keep the opened gap of the gas spring cover parallel to the opened gap of the top cover’s collar, 
and pull them out together in a clockwise direction.
17) Remove the gas spring cover section from the top cover.