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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures 8-109
PRELIMINARY
Section 8-6
Lower Section Components Replacement Procedures
NOTE: When replacing Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N lower section components, after removal of the system covers
(left and right sides; front), the cabinet cage assembly should be removed from the main assembly (to
gain access to the internal components) and placed on a stable surface. These steps are described in
the procedure below.
8-6-1 Opening and Removing the Cabinet Cage Assembly
8-6-1-1 Tools
None
8-6-1-2 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.
8-6-1-3 Cabinet Cage Assembly Opening and Removal Procedure
1) Remove the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N left and right side covers, as described in the “Left Side Cover
Removal Procedure” on page 8-6 and “Right Side Cover Removal Procedure” on page 8-5.
2) Remove the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N front cover, as described in the “Front Cover Removal
Procedure” on page 8-17.
3) Undo the two fastening latches on the left side of the cabinet cage assembly and carefully swing
the cage door to the open position (Figure 8-130).
4.) Place the end of the securing hook into the hole on the top of the cage door to fasten the door in
the open position (see Figure 8-131).
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 8-130 Unfastening the Latches and Opening the Cage