PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-632

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 632

JULY 2005
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-632 - Page 30 of 33
PS 632
JUL 05
57
Computers…
Here’s
a rough
run-
down…
No one in
his right
mind fails
to perform
preventive
maintenance
on his
radios.
Communications
can be a real
lifesaver.
Unfortunately, too many
soldiers
fail
to see
computers, especially
Unit Level Logistics
System (ULLS) computers,
in the same light.
But ULLS computers
are the commo link
to repair parts and
maintenance services
and support.
if your ULLS
computer
fails, getting
batteries,
cleaning
supplies, and
repair parts
for radios—
and everything
else—gets a
lot
tougher.
Computer
PM must
be done
more
often
in dusty
environ-
ments or
with heavy
use.
instructions for cleaning
the tape cartridge and
the 3.5-in diskette drive
are found in Appendix H
of the users manual.
The following
expendable supplies
and materials are
used on ULLS-G
computers…
Description
Paper, tabulating
Foam swabs
Isopropyl alcohol,
1-pint
Screwdriver, flat tip
3.5-in diskette
drive cleaning kit
3.5-in diskettes
NSN
Base Supply
Base Supply
•
Before starting PMCS, shut off all power to the
computer and peripheral equipment.
•
Ensure that dust doesn’t clog computer, monitor or
printer vents.
•
Don’t allow paper, books, tent walls, etc., to block vents.
•
Ensure cable connections are firm. Lightly tighten with a
screwdriver.
•
Never use sprays, liquids, or
soaked
cloths on the case,
keyboard, or peripheral equipment.
•
Clean cases and keyboard cases with a non-detergent
cleaner or
damp
cloth.
•
Turn desktop keyboards upside down. Use a small, soft
brush to remove foreign objects.
•
Clean laptop keyboards by leaning the laptop on its side
and brushing out foreign objects.
•
Follow the printer manual for cleaning.
•
Use the tape cartridge cleaning kit or foam swab and
isopropyl alcohol to clean the tape drive.
•
Turn the system on and use a 3.5-in diskette cleaning kit.
The ULLS-G
User’s
Manual
describes
computer PMCS.
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10:20 AM
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