Cleaning the Battery Connector and Locating Magnet
Cleaning the Battery Connector and Locating Magnet

Cleaning the Battery Connector and Locating Magnet

To clean the battery connectors and locating magnet:
  1. Remove the main battery from the mobile computer.
    1
    Battery connectors
    2
    Locating magnet
  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.
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.