GE M
EDICAL
S
YSTEMS
D
IRECTION
2392751-100, R
EVISION
3
V
IVID
™ 4 S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
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Section 8-6 - Lower Section Components Replacement
8-6-6
Swivel Release Cable Replacement Procedure
NOTE:
This section describes the installation and removal procedures for the Swivel Release Cable
(Part No. 2392103) only. For instructions on replacing the Gas Spring Cable, refer to the
Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, Allen key, wire cutter and the appropriate
open-wring wrenches as indicated in the swivel release cable replacement procedure.
8-6-6-1
Preparation
Shut down the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, as described in
.
8-6-6-2
Swivel Release Cable Removal Procedure
1) Raise the control console to its
maximum
height.
2) Remove the control console lower rear cover, as described in the
3) Remove the control console lower cover, as described in the
4) Loosen the three screws securing the gas spring cover central sleeve in position (see
below) and lower it
downwards
until it is resting in the collar of the top cover. (It is not necessary to
remove the sleeve completely).
Figure 8-76 Gas Spring Cover Central Sleeve
5) Remove the control console upper cover front, as described in the
6) Remove the keyboard, as described in the
7) Cut all the cable ties to free the swivel release cable.
NOTE:
For clarification, the letters appearing in square brackets [ ] in the following steps correspond to the
letters shown in