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8-122 Section 8-6 - Lower Section Components Replacement Procedures
PRELIMINARY
8-6-4 Hard Disk Replacement Procedure
NOTE: When replacing the BEP or Hard Disk, you 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.
8-6-4-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screwdrivers as indicated in the Hard Disk replacement procedure.
8-6-4-2 Time Required
10 minutes
8-6-4-3 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.
8-6-4-4 Hard Disk Removal Procedure
1) Remove the left and right side covers, as described in the 8-2-3-3 "Left Side Cover Removal
Procedure" on page 8-6 and 8-2-2-3 "Right Side Cover Removal Procedure" on page 8-5.
2) Remove the front cover, as described in the 8-2-6-3 "Front Cover Removal Procedure" on page 8-17.
3) Open and remove the cabinet cage assembly and place it on a stable surface, as described in 8-6-
1 "Opening and Removing the Cabinet Cage Assembly" on page 8-109.
NOTE: The Hard Disk has a metal securing plate attached on one side, as shown in Figure 8-151. The
plate is used to secure the Hard Disk firmly in position in the cage assembly and also serves as
a useful hand grip when removing/inserting the Hard Disk, as described in the following steps.
WHILE THE SOFTWARE INSTALL PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE DATA,
YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO A DVD OR
HARDCOPY BEFORE DOING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE.
Figure 8-151 Hard Disk with Metal Securing Plate Attached
Hard Disk
Metal Securing Plate
Hole for Screw
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