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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures 8-75
8-5-15 BEP2 Power Supply Replacement Procedure
NOTE: This procedure is performed for systems with a BEP2 (Pentium 4-based BEP, newer type).
8-5-15-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the BEP2 Power
Supply replacement procedure.
8-5-15-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation. Voltage may exist in
the system when a Plug & Scan is present. Ensure that a full shutdown of the system is performed,
otherwise voltage might be present that can cause injury and/or damage.
8-5-15-3 BEP2 Power Supply Removal Procedure
1) Disconnect the mains AC power cable for the mains power wall outlet.
2) Remove the Vivid™ 4 left and right side covers - refer to the Side Covers Removal Procedure on
page 8 - 4.
3.) Remove the Vivid™ 4 rear cover - refer to the Rear Cover Removal Procedure on page 8 - 7.
4) Remove the BEP2 from the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, 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.
d.) Completely remove the BEP2 from the unit.
5) Remove the BEP2 side covers, as described in the BEP2 - Side Cover Removal Procedure on page
8 - 54. Refer also to Figure 8-58 below.
6.) Remove the one screw, as shown in Figure 8-58.
7.) Remove the BEP front cover as described in the BEP2 - Front Cover Removal Procedure on page
8 - 54.
Figure 8-58 BEP2 with Side Cover Removed