• SIGNA™ Hero 3.0T Service Methods
  • 5852800-8EN Revision 1.0
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA30B0B350GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_2020839 Version: 1.13
  • Date: Aug 6, 2021 3:36:30 PM

Removing the P2/P4 cable from the dockable table cradle

Removes the cable assembly containing the P2 and P4 coil connectors from the dockable table cradle.

Prerequisites

Personnel requirements
Required personsPreliminary requirementsProcedureFinalization
2-30 minutes-
Tools and test equipment
ItemQuantityPart numberManufacturer
Nonmagnetic Titanium Service Tool Kit, Small Set15113258-
Required conditions
The cradle is raised for service.

Procedure

  1. Remove the two screws securing each of the two balun holders securing the P2 port cable to the cable routing track.
    Figure 1. P2 cable balun holders
    1Screw
    2Balun holder
  2. Remove the P2 cable from the cable routing track.
  3. If not previously removed, remove the four screws securing the P4 port to the handle-end cradle cover.
    Figure 2. Handle-end cover components
    1P4 screw
    2Pneumatic connection bracket screw
    3Peripheral Gating (PG) connector screw
    4Emergency egress connector
  4. If not previously removed, remove the four screws securing the PG connector to the bracket.
  5. If not previously removed, remove the two screws securing the pneumatic connection bracket to the handle-end cradle cover.
  6. If not previously disconnected, disconnect the emergency egress connector from the emergency egress switch.
  7. Remove the brass screw securing the cable block to the cradle.
    Figure 3. Cable block
    1Brass screw
    2Cable block
    3Cradle
  8. Remove the cable block from the cradle.
  9. Open the balun holder to remove the balun and cut any cable ties securing the cables to the cradle and handle-end cradle cover.
    Note: Take a photo of the existing cable routing and cable tie locations for use during installation.
    Figure 4. P4 balun holder latches
  10. Remove the four brass screws and four brass washers securing the brass cable track mounting blocks (underneath the cradle) to the bottom of the cradle.
    Figure 5. Cradle cable track mount
    1Brass washer
    2Brass screw
    3Brass cable track mounting block
    4Cradle bottom
  11. Remove the brass cable track mounting blocks and plastic bearings from the cable track.
    Figure 6. Cable track mounting blocks
    1Brass cable track mounting block
    2Plastic bearing
    3Cable track
  12. Retain the plastic bearings, brass screws, brash washers, and brass cable track mounting blocks for installation.
  13. Remove the cable assembly from the cradle and place it on the tabletop.