Maintanence and Troubleshooting
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Cleaning the MC33XX
Housing
Using the alcohol wipes, wipe the housing including buttons.
Display
The display can be wiped down with the alcohol wipes, but care should be taken not to allow any pooling of liquid
around the edges of the display. Immediately dry the display with a soft, non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking.
Exit Window
Wipe the camera and exit window periodically with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical
material such as eyeglasses.
Connector Cleaning
To clean the connectors:
1. Remove the main battery from mobile computer.
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-forth across the connector. 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 dirt 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 from 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 connector. Slowly move the
applicator back-and-forth from one side of the connector to the other. Do not leave any cotton residue on the
connector.
4. All sides of the connector should also be rubbed with the cotton-tipped applicator.
CAUTION: Do not point nozzle at yourself and others, ensure the nozzle or tube is away from your face.
CAUTION: Do not point nozzle at yourself and others, ensure the nozzle or tube is away from your face.