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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures  8-63
8-5-8 PC2IP Board Replacement Procedure
8-5-8-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the PC2IP board 
replacement procedure.
8-5-8-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
8-5-8-3 PC2IP Board Removal Procedure
1) Remove the Vivid™ 4 left and right side covers, and rear cover - 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 PCI cable that is connected to the BEP.
Note: Counting from the top, the PC2IP board is positioned in the fourth slot.
6) Release the securing screw located on the left of the board bracket. 
7) Gently remove the PC2IP board from the BEP.
8-5-8-4 PC2IP Board Installation Procedure
1) Gently insert the PC2IP board into its slot.
Note: Counting from the top, the PC2IP board is positioned in the fourth slot.
2) Fasten the board with the screw on the left of the bracket.
3) Reconnect the PCI cable that is connected to the BEP.
4.) If applicable, install the octopus card holder as described in the BEP2 - Octopus Card Holder 
Installation Procedure on page 8 - 56.
5) Reconnect the power cable to the rear of the BEP.
6.) Install the BEP side covers, as described in the BEP2 - Side Cover Installation Procedure on page 
8 - 54.
7) Return the Vivid™ 4 rear, left and right covers - see the Side Covers Installation Procedure on page 
8 - 4 and Rear Cover Replacement Procedures on page 8 - 7.
Note: Perform a complete diagnostic check of the system, as described in Chapter 7 - 
Diagnostics/Troubleshooting.