Product Manual

Back End Processor (BEP) parts replacement
Vivid E80/E90/E95 – Service Manual 8-99
GC091052 Rev. 3
Back End Processor (BEP) removal procedure
Follow these steps to remove the BEP:
1. Disconnect all I/O cables.
2. Disconnect the cables at the top of the BEP.
3. Unlatch the two latches that clamp the printer bracket to the
top of the BEP.
4. Tilt the Front Cover forward just until the Column Cover Stop
Tabs clear.
5. Lift the Lower Column Cover.
6. Push the printer bracket toward the FEP approximately 1.3
cm (1/2 inch) to free the 3 tabs from the BEP.
7. Remove the BEP Cover.
8. Remove the Printer Bracket from the BEP.
9. Reach inside the BEP and disconnect PCIe cable.
10. Remove the two hex key screws at the inside base of the
BEP.
11. Slide the entire BEP out of the chassis.
Prepare the new BEP for installation
• If the BEP has an optional, extra graphics adapter, move
this graphics adapter from the old BEP to the new BEP.
WARNING
DO NOT touch any boards with integrated circuits prior to
taking the necessary ESD precautions.
Always connect yourself, via an arm-wrist strap, to the advised
ESD connection point located on the rear of the Ultrasound
system (near the power connector).
Follow general guidelines for handling of electrostatic sensitive
equipment.
WARNING
Before you dispose of the hard drive, or return the BEP to the
local parts organization, make sure you remove ALL PATIENT
DATA from the hard drive, given that the hard drive is still
functional. In some countries, you may be required to delete all
software from the disk before returning the hard drive to the
parts warehouse. Follow your local policies.