GE Solar 7000, Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING: Introduction
Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-3
414993-001
Introduction
Troubleshooting
Outline The troubleshooting information presented in this chapter should help
you narrow service problems to one of the replaceable assemblies.
It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the following material in
this chapter before attempting to service the monitor.
1. Read the “Terms Used” to familiarize yourself with the terms used in
this chapter.
2. Read the “Block Theory of Operation.”
3. Study the “Block Diagram of Internal Cabling.”
4. Note the uses of the “Communication Connectors.”
5. Familiarize yourself with the “Service Menus.”
6. Read the “General Fault Isolation” suggestions.
7. Use the “Troubleshooting Procedure” to locate the faulty circuit board
or assembly.
8. Read “Troubleshooting Software Updates” if you are planning to
execute an update.
9. Before taking any invasive action, refer to “Disassembly Guidelines”
in Chapter 7: “Monitor Assembly.”
NOTE
If you replace the main processor PCB, remove the serial
EEPROM U9 and insert it into the replacement main
processor PCB. The serial EEPROM must stay with the
unit.