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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
8-22 Section 8-3 - Control Console Components Replacement
Section 8-3
Control Console Components Replacement
The Vivid™ 4 Control Console comprises various components, the replacement procedures for each of 
which is described as follows:
• Vivid™ 4 17" Monitor Rear Cover Replacement -see Vivid™ 4 17" Monitor Rear Cover 
Replacement Procedure, below.
• Vivid™ 4 17" Monitor -see Vivid™ 4 17" Monitor Replacement Procedure on page 8 - 24.
• Keyboard -see Keyboard Replacement Procedure on page 8 - 26.
• Keypad -see Keypad Replacement Procedure on page 8 - 28.
• Trackball -see Trackball Replacement Procedure on page 8 - 32.
• Speakers -see Speaker Replacement Procedure on page 8 - 34.
8-3-1 Vivid™ 4 17" Monitor Rear Cover Replacement Procedure
NOTE: The procedures below describe replacement of the Vivid™ 4 Monitor Rear Cover only (P/N 2303931).
8-3-1-1 Tools 
NOTE: Use a #2 Phillips screw driver as indicated in the Vivid™ 4 monitor rear cover replacement procedure. 
8-3-1-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
8-3-1-3 Vivid™ 4 17" Monitor Rear Cover Removal
1.) Turn OFF the Vivid™ 4 main circuit breaker, located at the rear of the machine (lower end).
2.) Disconnect the AC power cable from the mains wall outlet.
3.) Lower the Vivid™ 4 control console to its minimum height.
4.) Flick open and remove the two screw covers located at the top of the Monitor Rear Cover (one each 
side) - see Figure 8-21 below.
Figure 8-21 Location of Screws on Monitor Rear Cover
Screw Cover
Location of 4 Screws