Maintaining and repairing the device
8.3 Removing and installing hardware
SIMATIC IPC MD-57A
78 Operating Instructions, 09/2023, A5E52775302-AA
Damage to the protective coating
The user interface of the display has a special protective coating that prevents dirt from
adhering to it. Wiping the surface may damage the special protective coating.
• Only remove dirt on the display with a soft cloth. Do not use a paper towel.
• To remove stubborn dirt, you can gently blow on the affected area and then carefully
wipe it with a soft cloth.
Proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the device. If available, press the lock key for the display, see section "Operator
controls (Page 17)".
2. Wipe the outside of the device with a soft cloth moistened with water or non-alkaline
detergent.
Spray the detergent onto the cleaning cloth.
Do not spray directly onto the device.
3. Carefully wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Do not use alcohol or detergents.
When cleaning the display, wipe from the edge of the screen inwards.
4. Switch the device on again. Alternatively, unlock the screen by pressing the lock key again.
8.3 Removing and installing hardware
8.3.1 Replace battery
Requirement
• The device is opened and de-energized, see section "Opening the device and switching off
the power (Page 63)".
Location of the battery, see section "Internal design of the device (overview) (Page 65)".
• Screwdriver of type Torx T8