Abstract: A repairable compact ultrasound probe which is easy to assemble and disassemble, and which has cable load transfer and heat dissipation capabilities. The transducer assembly of the probe has a heat-conductive backing board which is fastened to a yoke incorporated in the cable assembly. The cable assembly further has a strain relief element which is secured in a separate operation following attachment of the yoke to the backing board. When the strain relief element is secured, the probe handle is compressed between the strain relief and a headshell of the transducer assembly, thereby forming a housing. To disassemble the probe, the strain relief is turned counterclockwise with respect to the transducer, thereby releasing the handle and allowing access to the probe interior.