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IRECTION KTI106052, REVISION 10 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures 8-29
Section 8-11
Replacement of the GPA - Battery
8-11-1 Manpower
One person, 1 minute
8-11-2 Tools
none
8-11-3 Preparations
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in Section 3-6-3 on page 3-72.
8-11-4 Battery - Removal Procedure
1.) Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the Voluson i / Voluson e system.
2.) Close the LCD cover, making sure both front latches are securely fastened.
3.) Carefully turn the Voluson i / Voluson e system and place it system face down.
4.) While holding the Voluson i / Voluson e steady, pull the locking latch away from the battery and slide
the battery sideways out of the battery compartment to remove it completely from the system.
1.) With the Voluson i / Voluson e lying face down (refer to Figure 8-36 on page 8-29), hold the unit
steady with one hand while sliding the battery sideways into the battery compartment.
2.) Make sure the battery is properly inserted, before pushing the locking latch to the closed position.
3.) Reconnect the AC adapter and all cables to the Voluson i / Voluson e system.
Figure 8-35 Closing LCD Cover
Figure 8-36 Sliding the Battery out of the Battery Compartment
!! NOTICE:
When removing a defective battery, ensure that it is disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Alternatively, forward it to GE for proper disposal.
!! WARNING:
The Voluson i / Voluson e battery has a safety device.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIS-ASSEMBLE OR ALTER THE BATTERY! Always observe the
precautions listed in Voluson i / Voluson e Battery Safety on page 1-14.
!! CAUTION:
Use only batteries approved by GE as suitable for use with the Voluson i / Voluson e portable
ultrasound system.