Cleaning - 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.
MAC 5000 System — 2000657-057, Revision B
Appendix A – Maintenance: Inspecting and Cleaning
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.
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Do NOT use cleaning solutions or solvents on the disks. Data
loss or disk drive failure could result.
1. Power on the system.
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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