GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FQ091013, REVISION 1 VIVID I N AND VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
8-38 Section 8-3 - Internal Component Replacement Procedures
8-3-3 BEP Replacement Procedure
CAUTION: BEFORE REPLACING THE BEP, REMEMBER TO PERFORM A FULL
INCREMENTAL BACK-UP OF THE ARCHIVE AND USER PRESETS
.
For details, refer to Vivid i n Software Upgrade from Version BT10 to BT11 on page 8 - 98 and
Preparation on page 8 - 100.
8-3-3-1 Tools
Use the appropriate Phillips and flat screw drivers, as indicated in the BEP replacement procedures.
8-3-3-2 Time Required
15 minutes
8-3-3-3 Preparations
Shut down the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N ultrasound unit, as described in - System Setup.
8-3-3-4 BEP Removal Procedure
1) Disconnect any peripherals currently connected to the system and make sure there is no T-plug
(dongle) or any other peripheral connected to the USB or PCMCIA.
2) Remove the bearing handle, as described in the Bearing Handle Removal Procedure on page 8 - 3.
3) Make sure the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N LCD Display cover is securely closed and place the scanner face
down. Remove the battery as described in the Battery Removal Procedure on page 8 - 5.
4) Remove the Hard Disk, as described in the Hard Disk Removal Procedure on page 8 - 7.
5.) Loosen and remove the two securing nuts (one on each side of the VGA Connector, located on the
Vivid i n/ Vivid q N rear panel), as shown Figure 8-45.
6) Remove the Control Panel and Keyboard, as described in the Control Panel and Keyboard
Removal Procedure on page 8 - 9.
7) Disconnect all the cables from the BEP.
Note: When replacing the BEP or Hard Disk, one must either obtain new access codes that will fit the
system ID which is programmed on the BEP, or program the BEP system ID to fit the access
codes already registered in the Hard Disk. Only qualified personnel should perform these tasks.
Proceed as follows:
Disconnect BEP cables as follows (refer to Figure 8-46 below):
a.) Disconnect the LCD Flex ribbon cable (carefully pull back the two connector latches to
release).
Figure 8-45 Vivid i n/ Vivid q N Scanner - Rear View
Remove Securing Nuts
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