Pre-Election
Maintenance
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9.5. Replacing the memory card battery
A low memory card battery is indicated by the appearance of the ‡ symbol in the bottom left
corner of the AccuVote-OS LCD. Replace the memory card battery when the battery low symbol
appears on the LCD.
Two replacement scenarios exist:
•
memory card is blank
•
memory card is programmed.
9.5.1.
Blank memory card
Use the following procedure to replace a blank memory card’s battery.
1. Carefully peel the memory card sleeve from the memory card and completely remove the
sleeve.
2. The battery fixture may be removed from the back of the memory card and the battery
removed with a thumbnail. Note the battery’s orientation in the fixture as well as the fixture’s
orientation in the memory card.
3. Insert a new battery in the fixture and replace it in the memory card.
4. Carefully attach a new memory card sleeve, ensuring that the sleeve is properly aligned on
the card and is positioned evenly and flatly over the entire card.
9.5.2.
Programmed memory card
Use the following procedure to replace a programmed memory card’s battery. This procedure will
not cause any information on the memory card to be lost
1. Carefully peel the memory card sleeve from the memory card and completely remove the
sleeve.
2. Insert the memory card into a powered-on AccuVote-OS. The AccuVote-OS must supply
power to the unit while the battery is being replaced to retain data integrity.
3. Use a thumbnail to remove the battery fixture from the back of the memory card while it is
installed in the AccuVote-OS, and remove the battery, noting the battery’s orientation in the
fixture as well as the fixture’s orientation in the memory card.
4. Insert a new battery in the fixture and replace the fixture in the memory card.
5. Remove the memory card from the AccuVote-OS.
6. Carefully attach a new memory card sleeve, ensuring that the sleeve is properly aligned on
the card and is positioned evenly and flatly over the entire card.
9.6. Storage
AccuVote-OS units should be stored away from direct sunlight and at room temperature, where
humidity is above 65 RH. Do not store the unit near organic solvents or corrosive gases.
AccuVote-OS units may be stored either in the AccuVote-OS carrying cases or in boxes.
The ballot box features a lip running around the back and sides of the ballot box lid that fits into a
groove at the back and the sides of the bottom of the ballot box, allowing ballot boxes to be
stacked in a stable manner up to three high. Two indents in the back of the lid accommodate the
legs of the box stacked on top of it and prevent the box from slipping forward.
