Returning The Vehicle Computer For Service; Replacing The Desiccant Bag - Motorola VC70N0 Product Reference Manual

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Returning the Vehicle Computer for Service

NOTE Motorola has taken great care to ensure environmental conditions such as humidity will not affect the stability
of the vehicle computer. This is accomplished my means of desiccant bags which can be inserted by the user
upon receipt of the vehicle computer. In the event, the vehicle computer needs to be shipped by air carrier to
Motorola for repair or maintenance, it is essential that the user remove the desiccant door cover before the
vehicle computer is packaged for shipment. The reason for this step is to avoid compromising the vehicle
computer as a result of pressurization during air transit. The user must simply remove the screws associated
with the desiccant door on the back of the unit. Discard the used desiccant bags. Upon receipt of the repaired
vehicle computer, the user should insert new desiccant bags (if used) and reseal the doors using new screws.

Replacing the Desiccant Bag

The VC70 ships with a desiccant bag installed. The installer may wish to replace the desiccant in the VC70
1.
with a new bag prior to installing the VC70 on the vehicle, as transit and storage may have saturated the
desiccant.
Open the two screws securing the service door and remove the door.
2.
CAUTION
Pull out the old dessicant bag using the attached tab.
3.
Open the new desiccant package and remove the desiccant bag.
4.
Fold the four corners of the bag under to form a pillow.
5.
Place the desiccant bag in the desiccant well.
6.
Replacing the Desiccant Bag
Figure 10-1
Carefully place the service door onto the right side of the housing.
7.
CAUTION
Secure the door to the housing using the two captive screws. Torque to 9 ± 0.5 kgf.cm (7.8 ± 0.4 in-lbs).
8.
Do not use any sharp tool to pull the dessicant bag out of the VC70. Failure to comply may cause tear of
the bag and damage to the VC70.
Be sure to torque the screws to seal the device properly. Otherwise, sealing can be compromised.
Desiccant Well
Desiccant Bag
Bag Tab
Service Door