Quick head disconnect for X-ray imaging system

An X-ray imaging system, comprising:

• an X-ray head containing a rotating X-ray source and high voltage electronics;
• a control device;
• a yoke connected to the X-ray head;
• an arm coupled to the yoke;
• and
• electrical cabling disposed within the arm and configured to connect the high voltage electronics to the control device, the cabling comprising a disconnect between the supporting high voltage electronics and the control device;
• the X-ray head removably attached to the yoke so that when the electrical cabling is disconnected, the X-ray head can be removed from the X-ray system.

A method for repairing an X-ray system, comprising:

• providing an X-ray imaging system with an X-ray head containing a rotating X-ray source and high voltage electronics, a control device, a yoke connected to the X-ray head, an arm coupled to the yoke, and electrical cabling running from the control device, through the arm and the yoke, and into the X-ray head;
• disconnecting the X-ray head from the remainder of the X-ray system;
• and
• repairing the X-ray head while the X-ray head is disconnected.