Motorola MC70/MC75 Series Mobile Computer Cleaning Guide

About this manual

The document provides cleaning and disinfection instructions for Motorola MC70/MC75 mobile computers used in healthcare, industrial, and retail environments. It lists approved cleaning agents and warns against chemicals that can damage the device plastics.

Step‑by‑step procedures cover wiping the housing, scanner window, device connectors, and cradle connector, including drying times and safety precautions such as using dry cotton swabs and eye protection when using compressed air.

What's inside

• Approved cleaning agents
• Harmful ingredients to avoid
• Vinyl glove considerations
• Hand sanitizer precautions
• Cleaning and disinfecting steps
• Housing cleaning
• Scanner exit window cleaning
• Mobile computer connector cleaning
• Cradle connector cleaning

Frequently asked questions

What cleaning agents are safe to use on the MC70/MC75?

Approved agents include isopropyl alcohol, bleach/sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, and mild dish soap.

Which chemicals should not be used on the MC70/MC75?

Avoid ammonia solutions, compounds of amines or ammonia, acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, aqueous or alcoholic alkaline solutions, ethanolamine, toluene, trichloroethylene, benzene, carbolic acid, and TB‑lysoform.

How long should the cradle connector be allowed to air dry after cleaning?

Allow at least 10 to 30 minutes for the isopropyl alcohol to air dry before applying power.