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[Help Center](https://help.medicinalgenomics.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. [AriaMx](https://help.medicinalgenomics.com/en/ariamx?hsLang=en) # What do I do if I have an instrument/hardware issue with my AriaMX? ## The best course of action for persistent instrument issues is to reach out to Agilent Support. SEND EMAIL TO:  [ots.genomics@agilent.com.](mailto:ots.genomics@agilent.com) In the subject line write **"MGC Attn: Mike - AriaMX Issue - Your lab name"** and ensure that your Medicinal Genomics Account Manager is copied. In your email, provide a short description of what the error is and include the following: - Customer/Lab name - Instrument serial number - Run diagnostics and attach the report (See **HOW TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS** below) - Include any raw data files (file extension .amdx) if applicable RAIL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Users who wish to perform their own rail lubrication should order item [G8830-67000](https://www.agilent.com/en/product/real-time-pcr-%28qpcr%29/real-time-pcr-%28qpcr%29-instruments/ariamx-real-time-pcr-system-software-pc/ariamx-real-time-pcr-system-232711). Review [this video](https://www.agilent.com/en/video/ariamx-lubrication-maintenance) for guidance.  BLOCK CONTAMINATION ERROR INSTRUCTIONS: FOLLOW [this guide](https://help.medicinalgenomics.com/en/what-do-i-do-if-i-get-a-block-contamination-error-on-my-agilent-ariamx?hsLang=en).   **How to run diagnostics:** **![](https://help.medicinalgenomics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-21-2023-03-28-30-0943-PM.png?width=527&height=177&name=image-png-Jun-21-2023-03-28-30-0943-PM.png)** ![](https://help.medicinalgenomics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-21-2023-03-29-14-7936-PM.png?width=648&height=492&name=image-png-Jun-21-2023-03-29-14-7936-PM.png) **Downloading Diagnostics Report:** 1. Make sure you are logged in to the AriaMx as an administrator (the default administrator account password is ADMIN all in caps if that was never changed) 2. From the home screen go under Settings \> Instrument Diagnostics \> Browse Results. 3. 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