Covidien Force FX, Service Manual

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Front Panel Replacement
Replacement Pr
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Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
7-9
Front Panel Replacement
Equipment required
• Phillips screwdriver
Remove the Front Panel Assembly
1.
Turn off the generator. Disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle.
2.
Remove the five screws that secure the cover to the chassis. Lift the cover off the
chassis. Set the cover and screws aside for reinstallation.
3.
Unlock the connector on the Control board and disconnect the Display board ribbon
cable from the Control board.
4.
Disconnect the power switch cable from the Power Supply/RF board.
5.
Disconnect the two REM connectors from the Power Supply/RF board.
6.
Remove the four screws that secure the front panel to the chassis. Save the screws for
reinstallation.
7.
Slide the front panel assembly forward, carefully disengaging it from the electrical
contacts on the Power Supply/RF board.
Remove and Reinstall the Front Panel Components
I
f you are replacing the entire front panel assembly, go to
Install the Front Panel Assembly
on page 7-10
.
or
If you are replacing only the front panel, follow these instructions to remove the
components (Display board, REM module, and power switch) and install them on the
new front panel.
1.
Detach and disconnect the Display board from the front panel.
a.
Remove the four screws that secure the Display board to the front panel. Save the
screws for reinstallation.
b.
Disconnect the CEM switch cable from the Display board.
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard
To allow stored energy to dissipate after power is disconnected, wait at
least five minutes before replacing parts.
Precaution
The generator contains electrostatic-sensitive components. When repairing the generator, work at
a static-control workstation. Wear a grounding strap when handling electrostatic-sensitive
components, except when working on an energized generator. Handle circuit boards by their
nonconductive edges. Use an antistatic container for transport of electrostatic-sensitive
components and circuit boards.