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FM-19: FM-19 RAIL, RELEASE BUTTON, LATCH, OR MOLDED FOOT IS VISIBLY BROKEN OR DISTORTED

FM-19

Diagnostic overview

FM-19

Likely Root Causes

  • Drop, impact or forced insertion damaged the interface
  • Repeated wear cracked the latch or rail
  • Heat or chemical exposure distorted the plastic without an active hazard
  • A receiver damaged the pack interface

Quick Checks

  1. The damaged pack remains out of service and the receiver interface is verified before another battery is installed.

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Related symptoms

  • The cool dry pack has a visibly cracked, missing, loose or distorted rail, release button, latch feature or molded support, whether or not insertion has been attempted.

    The cool dry pack has a visibly cracked, missing, loose or 1. Remove the pack from every device and place it on a clear nonconductive

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