04/07/21
Message Overview:
Message Description:
Maintenance Diagnostic Computer (MDC) has detected a Low/failed battery situation.
Possible Causes:
- Maintenance Diagnostic Computer (MDC) (A4-MDC)
- Associated Wiring
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter:
The MDC internal Battery is used to keep Non-Volatile Memory and real time clocks active when power is off. When this service message is posted, even if the MDC is still operating as expected, we recommended to replace it as soon as possible to reduce the possibility of a MDC failure at power-up.
Quick Links:
| Removal of the Maintenance Diagnostic Computer (MDC) | AMM 45-45-01-000-801 |
| Installation of the Maintenance Diagnostic Computer (MDC) | AMM 45-45-01-400-801 |
| Discard of the Maintenance Diagnostic Computer (MDC) Battery | AMM 45-45-01-960-801 |
| Wiring - Maintenance Practices - ALL | SPM 20-12-00-02 |
| Wire Repair - Maintenance Practices - ALL | SPM 20-12-10-02 |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Discard the Maintenance Diagnostic Computer (MDC) Battery.
- Do close out.