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Consumer Solutions & Support
US Competency Center
600 North US Highway 45
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Website: gs.mot.com
FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN
FSB Number: LVCCFSB2003-34
Author: John Brogan
Date: April 25, 2003
Total No. of Pages: 3
Subject: Cleaning CE Connectors
Model Affected: All products using the CE connector
Level of Repair: All
Problem
Through continued analysis of the CE connector and its field failure modes, it has been determined that
a significant amount of fallout is due to foreign material on the contacts of the connector.
Solution
Tests have proven that a dry brush method will effectively clean the CE contact surface in most foreign
material related cases.
Field Service Action
When servicing any unit or accessory with a CE type connector:
Note: A recommended brush kit is available via AAD (part number: NNTN4316A)
Service Entry Code
Please ensure that repairs of this type are logged on the Service database as follows:
Log out:
• For any CE Connector related complaints (i.e. “intermittent charging”, “Powers down
with vehicle adaptor”…), see: “*Connector issues CE Cleaning Process
• For all other CE connector product returns (regardless of complaint), see: “**General CE
Cleaning Process” (Page 3)
• Problem Found: NCH (Will Not Charge)
• Defect Type: FM
• Defect Group: HFM
• Product Code:
• Ref: EXTC
• Action: RFM
(Foreign Material)
(Material)
(Use proper corresponding product code)
(External Connector)
(Remove Foreign Material)
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Consumer Solutions & Support
US Competency Center
600 North US Highway 45
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Website: gs.mot.com
*Connector issues CE Cleaning Process
(For units & accessories with CE connector related complaints)
• While having a battery connected, plug in the appropriate corresponding charger and verify the
connector is working by noting “Charging” (or blinking battery icon) on the display of the unit.
• Repeat this process 5 times (for units with connector related complaints).
• Any failed attempt should be noted, to later confirm any improved performance.
• Using a small bristled brush, clean the contacts of the connector by moving the brush over the
contacts in a circular motion, as shown below. Visually inspect for any obvious loose debris that
may require further cleaning, and then continue to the next step
compressed air to remove any loose material left after brushing. Also occasionally inspect brush for any
build up of foreign material)
. (Note: If available, use
• While having a battery connected, plug in the appropriate corresponding charger, and verify the
connector is working by again noting “Charging” (or blinking battery icon) on the display of the unit.
• Again, repeat this process 5 times. Any units that fail should be inspected for other solder, and
connector related issues and dealt with accordingly.
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