11 - 10 MC65 User Guide
Cables
Magnetic Stripe Reader
Table 11-7
Troubleshooting the Cables 
Symptom Possible Cause Action
MC65 battery is not 
charging.
MC65 was 
disconnected from 
AC power too soon.
Connect the power cable correctly. Confirm main battery is charging 
under Tap Status Bar >  . The 3600 mAh battery fully charges in 
less than six hours.
Battery is faulty. Verify that other batteries charge properly. If so, replace the faulty 
battery.
The MC65 is not fully 
attached to power.
Detach and re-attach the power cable to the MC65, ensuring it is 
firmly connected. 
During data 
communication, no data 
transmits, or transmitted 
data was incomplete.
Cable was 
disconnected from 
MC65 during 
communications.
Re-attach the cable and retransmit.
Incorrect cable 
configuration.
See the system administrator.
Communication 
software is not 
installed or configured 
properly.
Perform setup as described in the MC65 Integrator Guide.
Table 11-8
Troubleshooting the Magnetic Stripe Reader 
Symptom Possible Cause Action
MSR cannot read card. MSR removed from 
MC65 during card 
swipe.
Reattach MSR to MC65 and reswipe the card.
Faulty magnetic stripe 
on card.
See the system administrator.
MSR application is 
not installed or 
configured properly.
Ensure the MSR application is installed on the MC65.
Ensure the MSR application is configured correctly.
MC65 battery is not 
charging.
MC65 was removed 
from MSR or MSR 
was unplugged from 
AC power too soon.
Ensure MSR is receiving power. Ensure MC65 is attached correctly. 
Confirm main battery is charging under Start > Settings > System > 
Power. The 3600 mAh battery fully charges in less than six hours.
Battery is faulty. Verify that other batteries charge properly. If so, replace the faulty 
battery.
The MC65 is not fully 
attached to the MSR.
Detach and re-attach the MSR to the MC65, ensuring it is firmly 
connected.