GE Vivid S5 N, Service Manual

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8-164 Section 8-6 - Lower Section Components Replacement Procedures
P R E L I M I N A R Y
8-6-11 Fans and Fan Board Replacement Procedure
8-6-11-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screwdrivers, as indicated in the fan replacement procedure.
8-6-11-2 Time Required
15 minutes
8-6-11-3 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 .
8-6-11-4 Fan and Fan Board Removal Procedure
1) Remove the system left and right side covers, as described in the 8-2-3-3 "Left Side Cover Removal
Procedure" on page 8-6 and 8-2-2-3 "Right Side Cover Removal Procedure" on page 8-5 .
2) Remove the system front cover, as described in the 8-2-6-3 "Front Cover Removal Procedure" on
page 8-17 .
3) Open and remove the cabinet cage assembly and place it on a stable surface, as described in 8-6-
1 "Opening and Removing the Cabinet Cage Assembly" on page 8-109 .
NOTE: Each fan is secured on the cage assembly with four Phillips screws (one at each corner) as
shown in
Figure 8-205 below.
4) Loosen and remove the four Phillips screws that secure the defective Fan to the cage assembly
(see Figure 8-205 ).
Figure 8-205 Fan Assembly Securing Screws
NOTICE
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
8-6-2-4 "Battery Removal Procedure" on page 8-116 .