How to Install a RAM Quick-Draw Mount for Zebra TC8000/8300

Quick answer

Install a RAM Quick-Draw Drill-Down Mount for your Zebra TC8000/8300 by drilling a 1/4-inch pilot hole, attaching the included ball base with the AMPS pattern, then snapping on the Quick-Draw cradle and adjusting the double socket arm for the perfect viewing angle.

Installation steps

1. Step 1: Mark and drill the pilot hole: Position the ball base at your desired location and mark the center hole. Drill a 1/4-inch pilot hole straight into the surface. Common mistake: drilling at an angle causes the base to sit unevenly. Use a level to check the base before tightening.
2. Step 2: Attach the ball base: Place the ball base over the hole and secure it with the provided screw and washer. Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until snug—do not overtighten. Common mistake: skipping the washer can strip the screw or damage the surface.
3. Step 3: Assemble the double socket arm: Attach the medium length C size 1.5" double socket arm to the installed ball base by pressing the ball end into the socket until it clicks. Repeat for the second ball base if using two bases. Common mistake: forcing the arm onto the base without aligning the ball can crack the socket. Align first, then press firmly.
4. Step 4: Attach the Quick-Draw cradle: Snap the Quick-Draw cradle onto the free end of the double socket arm. Ensure the cradle's locking mechanism faces upward for easy device insertion. Common mistake: mounting the cradle upside down makes it hard to release the handheld PC later.
5. Step 5: Insert the Zebra TC8000/8300: Slide the Zebra TC8000 or TC8300 into the Quick-Draw cradle until it clicks securely. Adjust the arm to your preferred viewing angle by loosening the socket tension knob slightly, positioning the device, then retightening. Common mistake: not tightening the tension knob after adjustment can cause the device to sag over time. Test the mount by gently tugging the device—it should not move. If it does, recheck all connections.

Product facts

• RAM® Quick-Draw™ Drill-Down Mount for Zebra TC8000/8300: The RAM Quick-Draw Drill-Down Mount is designed specifically for the Zebra TC8000 and TC8300 and uses a medium length C size 1.5" double socket arm with two 2.5" diameter round ball bases featuring the universal AMPS hole pattern. This means the mount offers shock and vibration damping plus near-infinite adjustability, so you can position your handheld PC at the ideal viewing and operating angle in any workspace.