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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
8-16 Section 8-2 - Cover Replacement Procedures
8-2-9 Control Console Upper Cover (Rear) Replacement Procedure
NOTE: The Vivid™ 4 control console upper cover (new type) has two components - Front (P/N 2405642) and 
Rear (P/N 2405643). This section describes the removal and installation procedures for the Rear only. 
For instructions on replacing the Front component, refer to the Control Console Upper Cover (Front) 
Replacement Procedure on page 8 - 14.
8-2-9-1 Tools
Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the upper cover (rear) replacement 
procedures.
8-2-9-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
8-2-9-3 Control Console Upper Cover (Rear) Removal Procedure
1) Raise the control console monitor to its maximum height.
2) Remove the 17" Monitor as described in the Vivid™ 4 17" Monitor Removal on page 8 - 24.
CAUTION:  The Vivid™ 4 17" monitor is heavy. At least two people must be available to lift the 
monitor. Attempts to move this unit by one person alone, could result in personal injury, and/or 
damage to the system!
3) Working from the left side of the Vivid™ 4 unit, remove the 4 screws securing the rectangular cover 
in the roof of the side compartment in position; remove the cover (see Figure 8-16 below).
4) Remove the control console lower rear cover, as described in the Control Console Lower Rear 
Cover Removal Procedure on page 8 - 19.
5.) Remove the control console lower cover, as described in the Control Console Lower Cover 
Removal Procedure on page 8 - 18.
6) Working from underneath the control console, remove the 4 screws (2 from each side) that fasten 
the upper rear cover in place (refer to Figure 8-16 below).
Figure 8-16 Location of Screws on the Control Console Upper (Rear) Cover
7.) Lift up the upper rear cover (away from the upper front cover) and remove from the control console.
Four screws fastened
through roof of side
compartment (step 3)