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Cardinal Health Vela Ventilator Top Cover Disassembly

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Introduction

In order to operate on the interior of the ventilator where the battery, fans, and tubes are, the top cover of the ventilator must first be removed. This guide details how to take the top cover off. Make sure the ventilator is unplugged before attempting to disassemble to prevent electrical shock.

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  1. Careful: steps 1-2 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    Cardinal Health Vela Ventilator Top Cover Disassembly, Cardinal Health Vela Ventilator Power Cable Removal: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a screwdriver to remove the two Phillips pan-head screws at the top of the plug guard.

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    • Remove the plug guard and unplug the ventilator.

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  3. Cardinal Health Vela Ventilator Top Cover Disassembly, Cardinal Health Vela Ventilator Top Cover Disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four Phillips #0 screws on the back side of the ventilator.

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  4. Cardinal Health Vela Ventilator Top Cover Disassembly: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all six small side panel screws along the bottom of each side of the top cover with the same screwdriver.

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    • Slide the top cover towards the back side of the ventilator to remove it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Kyle Liang

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