M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 166
Service Procedures: Cart
4. Remove the PC. See “Removing the PC from the System” on page 150.
5. Remove the e-box and power supply. See “Removing the Power Supply and the E-box” on
page 154.
6. Remove the cable hook on the front of the lower enclosure.
7. Remove the four screws on each side of the lower enclosure front center panel and the two
screws at the bottom of the panel, and remove the panel.
8. Extend the lift column to its highest position.
NOTE When you are replacing only the gas spring, step9 and step 10 are not required.
9. Remove the system control panel. See “Replacing the System Control Panel” on page159.
10. Remove the monitor support and front panel. See “Monitor Support and Front Panel” on
page 160.
11. Rotate the control panel surround to face the rear of the system.
12. Carefully lay the system down on its rear side.
Gas Spring➤Replacing the Gas Spring
The gas spring supports the weight of the upper assembly when the system is upright. Before
working on the gas spring, you must relieve the weight.
WARN ING Before beginning this procedure, complete “Preparation” on page 165, to prevent bodily injury
and damage to the system.
To replace the gas spring: