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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures  8-21
8-2-13 Rear Handle Replacement Procedure
8-2-13-1 Tools
Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers and an 8mm Allen wrench, to replace the rear handle.
8-2-13-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
8-2-13-3 Rear Handle Removal Procedure
1) Remove the control console lower cover, as described in the Control Console Lower Cover 
Removal Procedure on page 8 - 18.
2) Remove the control console upper cover rear, as described in the Control Console Upper Cover 
(Rear) Removal Procedure on page 8 - 16.
3.) Remove the eight Allen 8mm securing screws (four on each side) from the rear of the upper 
console. 
4) Remove the Rear Handle.
8-2-13-4 Rear Handle Installation Procedure
1) Return the Rear Handle to its original position on the rear of the machine.
2) Fasten each side of the Rear Handle to the rear of the upper console with its 8 mm securing nuts 
(eight in total).
3) Return the control console upper cover rear to its original position, as described in the Control 
Console Upper Cover (Rear) Installation Procedure on page 8 - 17.
4) Return the control console lower cover to its original position, as described in the Control Console 
Lower Cover Removal Procedure on page 8 - 18.
Figure 8-20 Rear Handle