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5 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Service Contract | Block Imaging

joel.merren@blockimaging.com (Chris Kinnas) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:58:53 GMT

End of Life vs. End of Service: A Comprehensive Guide | Block Imaging

joel.merren@blockimaging.com (Chris Kinnas) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:20:00 GMT

“End of Life.” "End of Service." Sounds intimidating right?

The Best Pre-Owned Mammos in 2025 | Block Imaging

jason.block@blockimaging.com (Jason Block) — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:54:00 GMT

After 25+ years in the imaging space, we’ve had a front row seat to the “who’s who” of mammography systems.

Screen Won't Boot Past 5 Arrows? Try This! | Block Imaging

matt.lenart@blockimaging.com (Matt Lenart) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:27:37 GMT

If your system is stuck and fails to boot past the "Five Arrows" screen, there’s a high chance the culprit is something surprisingly simple: the coin cell battery on your SBC (Single Board Computer). Luckily, this is an easy and inexpensive fix. Here's how to get your system up and running again.

The 5 Most Common OEC 9800 & 9900 Issues | Block Imaging

matt.lenart@blockimaging.com (Matt Lenart) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:25:50 GMT

Whether you’re on hospital staff or an engineer just unfamiliar with OEC C-arms, these five service calls are the most common issues we help people troubleshoot. Hopefully this quick guide saves you time, reduces system downtime, and keeps things moving for your patients or customers. So without further ado, here are the five most common issues we gets calls about.

Experiencing Communication Failure on a C-arm? | Block Imaging

matt.lenart@blockimaging.com (Matt Lenart) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:03:02 GMT

Getting a Communication Failure Error is a common C-arm issue, but there's a fairly easy fix. We'll guide you through the most common cause and solution. As always, if this doesn't work, reach out to us - we'd love to give you a hand.

Pre-Charge Voltage Error on a C-Arm? 3 Common Causes | Block Imaging

matt.lenart@blockimaging.com (Matt Lenart) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:21:35 GMT

Getting a pre-charge voltage error right away on your OEC C-arm definitely throws a wrench into your plans for the day. But luckily for you, we've got a troubleshooting guide that will guide you through the three issues it could be and ways to fix each one.

4 Most Common O-Arm Problems Solved | Block Imaging

Dave Yoder — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:35:55 GMT

Nothing is more frustrating that having to pause your imaging workflow to find a solution to an equipment issue. We've compiled the fixes for the four most common problems that you run into when working with Medtronic O-arms to help you get these systems back up and running in no time.

Best Portable X-ray Machines in 2025 | Block Imaging

clay.selby@blockimaging.com (Clay Selby) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:16:40 GMT

With the new year comes new demand for portable X-ray systems! We’ve put together a list of the best portable X-ray machines we’ve been seeing on the market.

How to Replace a Touchscreen on an OEC 9800 | Block Imaging

Gary Strpko — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:51:30 GMT

In this guide, we’ll walk you through replacing the touch screen assembly on an OEC 9800.