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IRECTION GB091046, REVISION 2 VIVID E9 / VIVID E7 BT’13 SERVICE MANUAL
8 - 56 Section 8-5 - Replacing Covers and Bumpers
8-5-17 Bulkhead Cover replacement
The Bulkhead Cover is the cover for the connector compartment at the rear side of VIVID E9 /
VIVID E7’s Top Console.
8-5-17-1 Preparations
When preparing for the replacement, you must perform the following steps:
1.) Power down the VIVID E9 / VIVID E7.
2.) Disconnect the Mains Power Cable from the wall outlet.
3.) Disconnect all probes and external I/O cabling.
4.) At the rear of the VIVID E9 / VIVID E7, release the console’s frogleg mechanism by inserting a
screwdriver into the release point and pressing until release. Pull the console out to its extended
position to gain access to the screws in the next step.
ENERGY CONTROL AND POWER LOCKOUT FOR VIVID E9 / VIVID E7.
WHEN SERVICING PARTS OF THE SYSTEM WHERE THERE IS EXPOSURE TO
VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 30 VOLTS:
1. FOLLOW LOCK OUT/TAG OUT PROCEDURES.
2. TURN OFF THE BREAKER.
3. UNPLUG THE VIVID E9 / VIVID E7.
4. MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE POWER PLUG.
5. WAIT FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR CAPACITORS TO DISCHARGE, AS THERE ARE NO TEST POINTS TO
VERIFY ISOLATION. THE AMBER LIGHT ON THE OP PANEL ON/OFF BUTTON WILL TURN OFF.
BEWARE THAT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND BACK END PROCESSOR MAY BE ENERGIZED EVEN IF THE POWER
IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE CORD IS STILL PLUGGED INTO THE AC OUTLET.
Figure 8-32 XY / Frogleg mechanism release