Aperio GT 450 DX User’s Guide, Revision B © Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. 2022
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Chapter 5: Maintenance
Clean the Stage Slide Tray
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Frequency: at least every six months
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To clean the stage slide tray:
1.
If the scanner is on, shut down the scanner by following the steps in,
“Shut Down the Scanner” on page 47
2.
Open the cover and access the interior.
a.
Open scanner cover.
b.
Rotate VPU latch.
c.
Pivot out VPU
For detailed steps, see
“Open the Scanner Cover and Access the Interior Components” on page 48
CAUTION:
The stage slide tray is not removable. Do not attempt to remove it.
3.
Gently wipe the slide tray (shown in blue) from back to front with a lint-free cloth.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bump the LED or the objective (highlighted in red).
4.
Wipe the slide tray again from back to front using a microfiber cloth.
5.
If necessary, use a gentle solvent such as denatured alcohol to remove any remaining residue.
