To maximize RF performance, position the antenna in the center of the vehicle roof.
Cleaning or Replacing Cradle Contact Pins
The contact pins on the vehicle cradle are exposed to contamination and stress when the computer is
installed and removed from the cradle during normal daily operation. If the pins become dirty, they can
be removed and cleaned as necessary using electrical contact cleaner. Or they can be replaced. The
power and ground pins are pins 3 and 8 respectively. When charging problems are encountered and
replacement pins are not available, other pins in the contact assembly can be used to field fix the unit
until replacement parts are available.
To clean or replace the cradle contact pins
1. Hold down the protective plastic cover.
2. Grasp a pin and pull straight up, being careful not to bend it.
3. Clean the pin with electrical contact cleaner and reinstall it into the cradle contact assembly.
If a pin is bent or cannot be cleaned, contact your support desk to obtain a replacement pin.
NOTE
Pin 8 is not user replaceable. Contact your support desk for information about replacing this RF
connector.
CAUTION
Do not place any metal objects on top of the cradle that might make contact with the metal
pins of the contact connector. Doing so may cause an electrical short and subsequent damage to the
cradle.
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