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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures 8-17
PRELIMINARY
8-2-6 Front Cover Replacement Procedures
8-2-6-1 Tools
Use the appropriate Phillips-type screwdriver, as indicated in the front cover replacement procedures.
8-2-6-2 Preparations
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.
8-2-6-3 Front Cover Removal Procedure
1) Remove the left and right side covers, as described in “Left Side Cover Removal Procedure” on
page 8-6 and the “Right Side Cover Removal Procedure” on page 8-5.
2) Remove all probes and ECG cables currently connected to the system.
3) Place each of the three RS connector locking mechanisms in the open position (refer to
Figure 8-18).
NOTE: The front cover is secured to the base of the main assembly frame by a screw through a
securing tab on each side of the cover (left and right inner side), as illustrated above.
4) Loosen and remove the two screws from the securing tabs (one each side of the cover - left and
right - inner sides) - see Figure 8-19.
Figure 8-18 Position of Front Cover and Securing Screws
Locking Mechanisms
RS Connector
Screw
Screw
Screw
(through securing tab)
(not visible
in picture)
Front Cover
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