How to Disassemble an Agilent EI Extractor Source | GC/MS Source Cleaning Prep

Before cleaning a GC/MS ion source, it has to be disassembled carefully and kept organized. In this video, I show how I disassemble an Agilent EI extractor source before cleaning. I cover: • Removing the source components step by step • Disconnecting the filament and electrical connections • Separating the source body and lens components • Removing the smaller screws and source parts • Handling the components with clean gloves • Keeping everything organized for cleaning and reassembly The source contains many small components, and careful disassembly makes both cleaning and reassembly much easier. This video focuses on disassembly. Cleaning and source reassembly are covered separately in my GC/MS maintenance tutorials. Vineta Mills Consulting Practical GC and GC/MS maintenance, troubleshooting, chromatography, software, method development, and laboratory training. #GCMS #IonSource #MassSpectrometry #Agilent #GCMaintenance