How to Repair a Remote Control
Purchase the keypad repair kit, which is well worth the money, especially if the remote is a really expensive remote control, or no longer manufactured., Remove any batteries out of your remote control. , Check over the remote control and remove any...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase the keypad repair kit
The keypad repair kit usually costs in the $20 to $30 range.
This kit comes with a solution in it that is needed to coat the keypad with. -
Step 2: which is well worth the money
, Make sure you check in the battery department and under any stickers or sliding covers. , You may have to make your way into the crack on the side/edge of the remote, while using your hands to pop it open. , You can take a digital photograph of the open remote at this point so you have a picture to refer back to later when assembling the remote. , Check, after cleaning, if the remote is working again; dirt could be the only problem.
An old toothbrush and some 409 works well to clean the keypad and case.
The best cleaning solution for the circuit board is some rubbing alcohol.
Just rub the circuit board down with a cotton ball and let everything dry out. ,, The best way to do this is with a paper match. (included with keypad repair kit) After dipping the match in the paint, apply a thin coat to each of the rubber contacts on the backside of the rubber keypad. , 24 hrs dry-time is best. ,,, -
Step 3: especially if the remote is a really expensive remote control
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Step 4: or no longer manufactured.
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Step 5: Remove any batteries out of your remote control.
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Step 6: Check over the remote control and remove any screws keeping the remote together.
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Step 7: Open the remote control by using a dull knife or something similar.
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Step 8: Once you have it open
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Step 9: make a note of any switches or loose pieces so you will know where they go when you put the remote back together.
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Step 10: Clean the circuit board and keypad to remove any dirt and oil.
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Step 11: Dip a cotton swab (provided with keypad repair kit) in some alcohol or acetone (acetone is provided with key-pad-repair kit) and clean all the black contacts the meets with the circuit board on the backside of the rubber keypad.
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Step 12: Apply the conductive paint (included with keypad repair kit) to the keypads contacts.
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Step 13: Let the remote dry for a few hours.
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Step 14: Carefully place the remote back together remembering to put all sliding bars and loose objects back where they came from.
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Step 15: Place batteries back in and you have a remote that works like new again.
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Step 16: If it doesn't work
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Step 17: perhaps it's best to consider buying a new one & dumping this one into the recycle bin.
Detailed Guide
The keypad repair kit usually costs in the $20 to $30 range.
This kit comes with a solution in it that is needed to coat the keypad with.
, Make sure you check in the battery department and under any stickers or sliding covers. , You may have to make your way into the crack on the side/edge of the remote, while using your hands to pop it open. , You can take a digital photograph of the open remote at this point so you have a picture to refer back to later when assembling the remote. , Check, after cleaning, if the remote is working again; dirt could be the only problem.
An old toothbrush and some 409 works well to clean the keypad and case.
The best cleaning solution for the circuit board is some rubbing alcohol.
Just rub the circuit board down with a cotton ball and let everything dry out. ,, The best way to do this is with a paper match. (included with keypad repair kit) After dipping the match in the paint, apply a thin coat to each of the rubber contacts on the backside of the rubber keypad. , 24 hrs dry-time is best. ,,,
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