1.5T 12-Channel Body Array Coil Cable Replacement

Prerequisites

Table 1. Personnel requirements
Required persons	Preliminary requirements	Procedure	Finalization
1	Not Applicable	30 minutes	Not Applicable

Table 2. Tools and test equipment
Item	Quantity	Effectivity	Part number	Manufacturer
Standard Tool Set	1	-	-	-

Table 3. Replacement parts
Item	Quantity	Effectivity	Part number	Manufacturer
HDx System Cable	1	-	2417328	-
P-connector System Cable FRU	1	-	2424308	-

Table 4. Safety

Notice

Please refer to the cable FRU list above in Replacement Parts

If the cable FRU is with the Coil ID Board, then the Coil ID Board must be removed as well.

If the cable FRU is without the Coil ID Board, then do not remove the Coil ID Board.

Notice

Observe Anti-Static Precautions. Use a wrist strap and ESD workstation (ESD mat connected to ground and place to connect ESD wrist strap).

Put an ESD wrist strap on and ensure it is grounded.
Place posterior coil patient side down.
Remove the straps.
Remove the 8 screws from the cover at the pelvic end of the coil. There are two screws located under the strap. See Figure 1.

Figure 1. Back of Posterior
Unscrew the cable clamp. See Figure 2.

Figure 2. Screws at Cable Clamp
Locate and disconnect all RF cables coming from the cable trap. See Figure 3.

Figure 3. Disconnect Indicated RF Cables
Locate and remove the DC wire bundle coming from the cable trap. See Figure 3.
Remove the two screws holding the cable trap PCB to the coil. See Figure 3.
Remove the cable from the coil. See Figure 4.

Figure 4. Posterior Cable Removal from Coil

Place strain relief in cutout (see Figure 5).

Figure 5. Strain Relief in Cutout
Align cable trap PCB from the new cable with the screw posts.
Secure the cable trap PCB in place with the previously removed nylon screws.
Secure cable clamp over cable until tight with the previously removed brass screws. See Figure 6.

Figure 6. Secured Cable Clamp
Attach the DC wire bundle to J1. See Figure 7.

Figure 7. DC Wire to J1
Attach the Clear cable at E1 Out.
Attach the Yellow cable to E5 Out.
Attach the Red cable to E3 Out.
Attach the Orange cable to E4 Out.
Attach the Black cable to E6 Out.
Attach the Brown cable to E2 Out.
Replace the cover.

If available, perform Multi-Coil Quality Assurance (MCQA) Tool to ensure that the coil still operates properly, otherwise perform the Surface Coils SNR Test.