GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FQ091013, REVISION 1 VIVID I N AND VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures 8-49
8-3-6 Fan Replacement Procedure
NOTE: This section describes the replacement procedure for the Fan Assembly which is supplied as part of the
Fans and Speaker Kit - Part No. 2412826.
8-3-6-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the fan replacement procedure.
8-3-6-2 Time Required
15 minutes
8-3-6-3 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N ultrasound unit, as described in - System Setup.
8-3-6-4 Fan Removal Procedure
1) Remove the bearing handle, as described in the Bearing Handle Removal Procedure on page 8 - 3.
2) Remove the Control Panel and Keyboard, as described in the Control Panel and Keyboard
Removal Procedure on page 8 - 9.
3) Unscrew and remove the two screws that secure the Fan Assembly to the Bottom Assembly as
shown in Figure 8-58 below.
Figure 8-58 Removing the Screws from the Fan Assembly
4.) Disconnect the speaker cable from the fan assembly, as shown in Figure 8-59 below
Figure 8-59 Disconnecting the Speaker Cable