GE M
EDICAL
S
YSTEMS
D
IRECTION
2392751-100, R
EVISION
3
V
IVID
™ 4 S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
8-14
Section 8-2 - Cover Replacement Procedures
8-2-8
Control Console Upper Cover (Front) Replacement Procedure
NOTE:
The Vivid™ 4 control console upper cover (new type) has two components - Front (P/N 2405642) and
Rear (P/N 2405643). This section describes the removal and installation procedures for the
Front
only.
For instructions on replacing the Rear component, refer to the
Control Console Upper Cover (Rear)
8-2-8-1
Tools
Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw driver, as indicated in the upper cover (front) replacement
procedures.
8-2-8-2
Preparation
Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in
.
8-2-8-3
Control Console Upper Cover (Front) Removal Procedure
1) Remove the control console lower rear cover, as described in the
2.) Loosen the screws fastening the control console lower cover in position, and lower the front and
rear sections
downwards
(without completely removing the cover). For details refer to the
Console Lower Cover Removal Procedure
3.) Raise the control console monitor to its
maximum
height.
4.) Working from underneath the control console, remove the 12 screws (5 from each side and 2 from
the front) that fasten the upper front cover in place (refer to
below).
Figure 8-15 Location of Screws on the Control Console Upper (Front) Cover
5.) Underneath the rear of the upper front cover (see
), loosen the 2 screws sufficiently to
turn the metal securing plates in order to free the upper front cover from the upper rear cover.
Note:
It is not necessary to completely remove the 2 screws.
6.) Lift up and remove the upper front cover from the control console.
fastened here
Front Cover