11 - 4 MC65 User Guide

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Isopropyl alcohol
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Can of compressed air with a tube.
Cleaning the MC65

Housing

Using the alcohol wipes, wipe the housing including keys and in-between key s.

Display

The display can be wiped down with the alcohol wipes, but care should be taken not t o allow any pooling of liquid
around the edges of the display. Immediately dry the display with a soft, non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking.

Scanner Exit Window

Wipe the scanner exit window periodically with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical material
such as eyeglasses.

Connector

1. Remove the main battery from mobile computer. See Replacing the Battery on page 1-8.
2. Dip the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
3. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator back-and-fo rth across the connector on the bottom of the
MC65. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector.
4. Repeat at least three times.
5. Use the cotton tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and di rt near the connector area.
6. Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and repeat steps 4 through 6.
7. Spray compressed air on the connector area by pointing the tube/nozzle about ½ inch away fr om the surface.
8. Inspect the area for any grease or dirt, repeat if required.
Cleaning Cradle Connectors
To clean the connectors on a cradle:
1. Remove the DC power cable from the cradle.
2. Dip the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
3. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator along the pins of the connec tor. Slowly move the
applicator back-and-forth from one side of the connector to the other. Do not let any cotton re sidue on the
connector.
4. All sides of the connector should also be rubbed with the cotton tipped applic ator.
5. Spray compressed air in the connector area by pointing the tube/nozzle about ½ inch away from the surface.
CAUTION Do not point nozzle at yourself and others, ensure the nozzle or tube is a way from your face.