GE Vivid E9

GE H EALTHCARE
D IRECTION GA091568, R EVISION 5 VIVID E9 S ERVICE M ANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement procedures 8 - 315
8-14-6 GFI PCIe Cable replacement
The GFI PCIe Cable connects the GFI Board in the Front End Card Rack (FEP) to the top of the Back
End Processor (BEP).
8-14-6-1 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 both the Left Side Cover and the Right Side Cover.
8-14-6-2 Remove the GFI PCIe Cable
Follow these steps to remove the GFI PCIe Cable:
1.) Disconnect the GFI PCIe Cable from the top of the BEP.
2.) Disconnect the GFI PCIe Cable from the GFI board as described in these steps:
a.) On the Front End Card Rack, remove the cover for the GFI PCIe Cable connector.
b.) Unplug the GFI PCIe Cable.
3.) Loosen the GFI PCIe Cable from the cable clip.
4.) Remove the GFI PCIe Cable.
8-14-6-3 Install the GFI PCIe Cable
Follow these steps to install the GFI PCIe Cable:
1.) Route the new GFI PCIe Cable between the top of the BEP and the top of the FEP.
2.) Secure it with the cable clip illustrated in Figure 8-258.
3.) Connect the GFI PCIe Cable to the GFI board as described in these steps:
a.) Plug in the GFI PCIe Cable in the connector on the GFI board.
b.) Install the cover for the GFI PCIe Cable.
Figure 8-258 GFI PCIe Cable secured with cable clip
1. GFI PCIe Cable secured with cable clip.
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