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IRECTION FQ091019, REVISION 2 VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
8-20 Section 8-2 - External Component Replacement Procedures
8-2-5 Rear Cover & Latch Assembly Replacement Procedure
NOTE: This section describes the replacement procedure for Rear Cover & Latch Assembly - supplied
as part of the Cover Kit (Vivid i n systems Part No. S2423361; Vivid q N systems Part No.
S2423362).
8-2-5-1 Tools
None required.
8-2-5-2 Time Required
30 minutes
8-2-5-3 Preparations
Shut down the Vivid q N ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - System Setup.
8-2-5-4 Rear Cover & Latch Assembly Removal Procedure
1) Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the Vivid q N portable ultrasound scanner.
2.) Remove the Bearing Handle as described in the "Bearing Handle Removal Procedure" on page 8-2.
3.) Remove the Control Panel and Keyboard as described in the "Control Panel and Keyboard
Removal Procedure" on page 8-10.
4.) Remove the LCD Display Frame as described in the "LCD Display Frame Removal Procedure" on
page 8-27.
5.) Remove the LCD Display.
6.) Loosen and remove the two screws on each of the left and right hinges (attached to the Rear Cover
and Latch Assembly), as shown in Figure 8-24 below.
7.) Lift the Rear Cover and Latch Assembly away from the Bottom Assembly and remove completely
from the system.
Figure 8-24 Removing the Hinge Screws