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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures  8-61
8-5-7 SCSI Board Replacement Procedure
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH ANY BOARDS WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PRIOR TO 
TAKING THE NECESSARY ESD PRECAUTIONS: 
1. ALWAYS CONNECT YOURSELF, VIA AN ARM-WRIST STRAP, TO THE ADVISED ESD 
CONNECTION POINT LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE SCANNER (TO THE RIGHT 
OF THE POWER CONNECTOR). 
2. FOLLOW GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE 
EQUIPMENT.
8-5-7-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the SCSI board 
replacement procedure.
8-5-7-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
8-5-7-3 SCSI Board Removal Procedure
1) Remove the Vivid™ 4 rear and left and right side covers - see the Rear Cover Removal Procedure 
on page 8 - 7 and the Side Covers Installation Procedure on page 8 - 4.
2) Disconnect the power cable from the rear of the BEP.
3) Remove the BEP side covers, as described in the BEP2 - Side Cover Removal Procedure on page 
8 - 54.
4) If applicable, remove the octopus card holder as described in the BEP2 - Octopus Card Holder 
Removal Procedure on page 8 - 56.
5) Disconnect the cable connecting the SCSI board to the MO.
Note: Counting from the top, the SCSI board is positioned in the second PCI slot.
6) Release the securing screw located on the left of the board bracket. 
7) Gently remove the SCSI board from the BEP.
8-5-7-4 SCSI Board Installation Procedure
1) Gently insert the SCSI board into its slot.
Note: Counting from the top, the SCSI board is positioned in the second PCI slot.
2) Fasten the board with the screw on the left of the bracket.
3) Reconnect the cable from SCSI board to the MO.
4.) If applicable, install the octopus card holder as described in the BEP2 - Octopus Card Holder 
Installation Procedure on page 8 - 56.
5) Install the BEP side covers, as described in the BEP2 - Side Cover Installation Procedure on page 
8 - 54.
6) Reconnect the power cable to the rear of the BEP.