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Chapter 5 Appendix
Care and
Maintenance
Regular maintenance of the MicroBox-7824B E-Series fanless industrial microbox
computer can help prevent damage or downtime.
Service should be performed by qualified and authorized personnel. Make sure the
computer is powered down and unplugged before removing the cover or working on
internal components.
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Keep the MicroBox-7824B E-Series fanless industrial microbox computer in a dry, clean
space. Minimize exposure to dust, and the power switches or other controls should
never be wet.
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If the unit
gets wet, power it off immediately. Wait for the
unit to dry completely before
powering it on again.
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If you move it from a very cold environment to a warm environment, give the
components time to reach room temperature before powering it on.
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Clean the exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Never use alcohol, paint
thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
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Occasionaly remove dust from interior surfaces, taking care not to touch or damage
connections or chips.
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Position your system unit away from direct sunlight, moisture, dust, oil and thoroughfare.
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Never expose the unit to harsh jarring.
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Ensure that all ventilation outlets are always free from obstruction.
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To protect components against damage from static electric discharge, you should:
Use a grounding wrist strap. The strap will have an “alligator”clip at the end of a
shielded wire lead. Clip it to a grounded object. Put on and connect the strap before you
handle the components. Also, you can use an anti-static pad. Put any components on
the pad whenever you work on them outsidethe computer. If you don’t have a pad, put
the components on the anti-static bag.
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Back up all the critical data,in a situation of unit being moved there are chances of hard
disk getting damaged Before moving,remove all data disks from the drive,turn off the
computer and all peripherals. Also unplug the power and disconnect cables.
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In the event of mechanical/power failure or damage, do not attempt to repair the system
unit or wires. Refer all such problems to experienced personnel.
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If the industrial microbox computer needs service, please consult the authorized dealer
through the contact information provided on the warranty card. Faulty service may void
the warranty.