Cleaning; Exterior Surfaces; Disk Drive - GE MAC 5000 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Exterior Surfaces

Clean the exterior surfaces of all equipment and peripheral
devices monthly, or more frequently if needed.
1. Use a clean, soft cloth and a mild dishwashing detergent
diluted in water.
2. Wring the excess water from the cloth. Do NOT drip
water or any liquid on the writer assembly, and avoid
contact with open vents, plugs, or connectors.
3. Dry the surfaces with a clean cloth or paper towel.

Disk Drive

Clean the disk drive every six months, or more frequently
if you have data storage problems.
Use the head cleaning kit: PN 407546-001.
Do NOT use cleaning solutions or solvents on the
disks. Data loss or disk drive failure could result.
1. Power on the system.
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Maintenance: Inspecting and Cleaning
2. Follow the head cleaning kit instructions to prepare the
head cleaning disk.
3. Insert the head cleaning disk into the drive slot and note
how long the drive spins.
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The head cleaner disk must spin for a total of 30
seconds to clean the drive.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 until the head cleaning disk spins for
30 seconds or more.
5. Eject the head cleaning disk from the drive slot.
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