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5 VIVID E9 S
ERVICE
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ANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement procedures 8 - 277
8-11-6-3 Preparations
When preparing for the replacement, you must perform the following steps:
1.) Power down the VIVID E9.
2.) Disconnect the Mains Power Cable from the wall outlet.
3.) Disconnect all probes.
4.) Remove the Left Side Cover.
5.) Remove the BEP Cover.
a.) Loosen the BEP Cover’s fixing screw(s).
- On BEP6 there are two finger screws on the top of the BEP Cover.
- On newer BEP5 there are three Phillips screws, one on the top and one on each side of
the BEP Cover.
- On older BEP5 there is one finger screw at the top of the BEP Cover.
b.) Tilt the top of the BEP Cover away from the BEP.
c.) Set the BEP Cover aside.
6.) Remove the BEP and place it on a table.
Related information:
• 4-2-2 "Power shut down" on page 4-8.
• 8-5-2 "Side Covers replacement" on page 8-38.
• 8-11-1 "Back End Processor (BEP) replacement" on page 8-244.
8-11-6-4 Back End Processor Fan removal
Follow these steps to remove one of the Back End Processor fans:
1.) Locate the BEP Fan(s) inside the BEP (see arrows in Figure 8-243.)
2.) Disconnect the fan’s plug from the connector on the motherboard.
3.) Cut the head (end) of the four rubber mounts, and remove the fan from the BEP frame.
Figure 8-243 BEP replaceable fans