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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
8-82 Section 8-3 - Control Console Components Replacement Procedures
PRELIMINARY
8-4-9 Extended Keyboard Replacement Procedure (Old-type Operator Panel)
The procedures described in this section are applicable to any Vivid S5 N / Vivid S6 N system with the
old-type Operator Panel.
8-4-9-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat screwdriver and T10 Torx screwdriver (T8 may also be used).
8-4-9-2 Preparation
Shut down the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N ultrasound unit, as described in 4-2-3 "Power Shut Down" on
page 4-7.
8-4-9-3 Extended Keyboard Removal Procedure
1.) Remove the Keyboard Assembly, as described in the “Keyboard Assembly Removal Procedure” on
page 8-39.
2.) Working from the top of the keyboard, use a flat screwdriver to gently lift and remove the four rotary
knobs (Figure 8-96).
3.) Carefully place the Keyboard Assembly upside-down on a flat, clean, stable surface.
4.) Remove the Keyboard Bottom Cover, as described in the “Keyboard Bottom Cover Removal
Procedure” on page 8-59.
5.) Loosen and remove the eleven star-shape screws that fasten the outer areas of Extended
Keyboard in position, as indicated in Figure 8-97 on page 8-83.
6.) Loosen and remove the five star-shape screws that fasten the inner areas of Extended Keyboard
in position, as indicated in Figure 8-97.
When performing these procedures, take precautions to avoid damage of
electrostatic-sensitive components. Always have the ESD wrist strap
connected either to the DIB chassis or to the GND plug at the rear of the
scanner, and to your hand.
If a battery is present, first remove the battery as it contains stored energy.
Refer to “Battery Removal Procedure” on page 8-116.
Figure 8-96 Location of Rotary Knobs