GE Vivid S6 N - 8-7-4 Gas Spring Replacement Procedure; 8-7-4-1 Tools; 8-7-4-2 Preparation; 8-7-4-3 Gas Spring Removal Procedure

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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
8-198 Section 8-7 - Mechanical Components Replacement Procedures
PRELIMINARY
8-7-4 Gas Spring Replacement Procedure
8-7-4-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips type screwdrivers and the appropriate Allen keys.
8-7-4-2 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.
8-7-4-3 Gas Spring Removal Procedure
1) Remove the monitor, as described in the “Monitor Removal Procedure” on page 8-26.
2) Remove Keyboard Assembly as described in the “Keyboard Assembly Removal Procedure” on
page 8-39.
3.) Remove Lower Arm as described in the “Lower Arm Removal Procedure” on page 8-193.
4.) If the rear tray is attached to the system, remove it.
5.) Using a flat screw driver, carefully remove the plastic covering caps from the support arm, as shown
in Figure 8-249.
Figure 8-249 Removing Protective Plastic Caps