7 - 6 TC51 User Guide
Battery Guide Slots
Insert a cotton-tipped applicator dipped in alcohol into the battery guide rails to clean out debris and then dry with a
dry cotton-tipped applicator.
Battery Connector and Locating Magnet Cleaning
To clean the battery connectors and locating magnet:
Figure 7-1 Battery Connectors and Locating Magnet
1. Remove the main battery from the mobile computer.
2. Dip the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
3. To remove any grease or dirt, rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the
locating magnet and the connectors on the battery and terminal sides. Do not leave any cotton residue on the
connectors or magnet.
4. Repeat at least three times.
5. Use a dry cotton-tipped applicator and repeat steps 3 and 4. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connectors
or magnet.
6. Inspect the area for any grease or dirt and repeat the cleaning process if necessary.
Battery Connectors
Locating Magnet
CAUTION After cleaning the battery connectors or locating magnet with bleach-based chemicals, follow the
Battery Connector and Locator Magnet Cleaning instructions to remove bleach from the connectors
and locating magnet.