GE Vivid 4 BT03 RFI - Back End Processor Replacement Procedure; Back End Processor Removal Procedure; Preparation; Tools

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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
8-48 Section 8-5 - Back End Parts Replacement
8-5-2 Back End Processor Replacement Procedure
8-5-2-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter, as indicated in the Back End
Processor replacement procedure.
8-5-2-2 Preparation
•Presets
Note: Important: When replacing Vivid™ 4 BT00 BEP, Presets cannot be loaded or transferred
into the new BEP. Make sure an Application specialist arrives on site to set new presets.
• Full Incremental Backup
Note: Important: If it is necessary to transfer archive information into the new BEP, please
perform a full incremental backup of the archive onto MO or CD before replacing BEP.
Note: If the BEP is to be replaced, remember to perform a full incremental back-up of the Archive and
User Presets - refer to the Software Installation/Upgrade Procedure on page 8 - 113.
1.) While the Vivid™ 4 system is powered ON, press Archive.
2.) Press Utility and select Backup.
3.) Start full incremental backup onto the removable media.
4.) When the backup procedure is completed, the yellow portion of the ”pie” chart will be 0%.
8-5-2-3 Back End Processor Removal Procedure
1) Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
2) Remove the Vivid™ 4 left and right side covers, as described in the Side Covers Removal
Procedure on page 8 - 4.
Note: If the BEP only needs to be opened, remove only the left side cover.
3) Remove the rear cover, as described in the Rear Cover Removal Procedure on page 8 - 7.
4) Remove the BEP2, as follows:
a.) Remove the two screws of upper BEP bracket, see Figure 8-41 on page 8-49.
b.) Remove the screws of the lower left and right BEP brackets (Figure 8-41).
c.) Disconnect all the cables from rear of the BEP, leaving the HASP key (option plug) connected.
Note: When replacing the BEP, the HASP key must be moved to the new BEP. You will need to
connect the HASP key to the parallel port. Make sure you perform a full incremental
back-up of the Archive and User Presets before replacing the BEP - refer to the Software
Installation/Upgrade Procedure on page 8 - 113.