How to repair tv remote control [non working buttons] diy 10 min fix 

one of the few tech repair videos that really helped. Thanks a ton you saved the purchase of a new remote its working like a new one now

Thank you so much my remote is working. I just checked with my camera😊

You just helped me repair an irreplaceable air conditioner remote! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

This worked perfectly for a remote of mine on which I had practically given up hope. Thanks!!

This does work! I thought the buttons were broken, but before I threw it out I might as well break it open and try to fix it. There were two screws (one behind a label just like you said) and then I pried it open with lots of popping - what sounded like breaking. Cleaned it as you said but had to put it back together without the solution you put on. It went back together easily, snapped, and has only a few gouges from my prying. Best of all - IT WORKS like new.

Thanks. This advice worked a treat got my remote working again.

Fantastic, I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. I was getting ready to throw out the old one and buy a new one. Thanks 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Abs brilliant, I used strong hand sanitiser as I didnt have anything else to hand, and it now works perfectly! We have been without the remote for months and the buttons at the back were broken so I was at the point of buying a new TV but now Ive saved myself a fortune, Thanks so Much

Wasn't aware phones camera would show the remote working, that helps a lot to troubleshoot, thanks!

You saved me $500. I have an expensive adjustable bed with remote, and the remote became unresponsive. A replacement remote costs $500. We followed your instruction and now my original remote works like new. Thank you!

Great. Worked fine after alcohol clean. Excellent video.

Thank you, you helped me learn something NEW!

Cleaned two Sony remotes and they're working like new. Thanks!

Thank you so much...really effective. We used cotton buds and surgical spirit to clean inside and out. Controller works fine now. Didn't use contact solution as only had WD40 but clean up worked fine without. Saved us having to buy a new controller. Cheap and environmentally friendly. Brilliant stuff

Wow neat, it really works, I've cleaned out the contract strip many times before but I guess cleaning with alcohol really made the difference. My remote is like new. Thanks a ton, keep us posted on similar DIY stuff that really works.

You’re a genius wowwwww never stop make more

This fixed my remote...it was filthy and had a thick film!! Thanks!

You saved me a lot of money!

God bless you, you just saved me too much stress

Thanks a lot and god bless..very helpful

Thank you for this helpful tutorial 👍🏻

Thank you for your information 😀

This procedure cleans very well, I have used it too to clean wireless phones.

Works like a charm without alcohol too ❤

Thanks. This worked for me.

Great video! I wish I watched this before paying some one. Any how's you doing also use a USB mouse. 99% modern TV you can operate with mouse.

thank you it helped me

If all else fails - try my fix - open remote 1) make a note of buttons not working 2) Clean all button contacts and circuit board as shown in the video 3) re assemble, check and note if any buttons not working 4) open up again and get a length of thin double sided adhesive tape 5) cut a short strip ay 50mm and get same length of foil stick dull side of foil to tape 6) use hole punch with bottom cover of and punch out discs from the tape/foil you just made 7) with a sharp blade gently ease foil from disc edge (it usually comes of with adhesive attached to foil) you may need tweezers to pull of completely 8) position/place disc over contact button and press down with finger - repeat on all buttons not working. I have successfully done this on several remotes. Needs a bit of patience.

thank you contact spray was the step I have missed

Thanks for the video it works

Thanks for your help

I followed the same steps and now my !@#$% remote control is working well again. Thanks!!

Omg it worked and mine had sticky stuff on it but cleaned it off and it works 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

Great bro, I will see I I can fix mine

Thanks you❤️🙃

Thanks for the video. I opened up my remote and gave it a good clean including all the contacts on the pcb and the rubber buttons etc. I ad three buttons not working before and those still dont work. Any ideas?

Thanks so much, I did this just using alcohol and now it works perfectly!

Very nice

I am having trouble remove the cover of remote control because the top/bottom cover are ultrasonic welded together. Any suggestion how to remove to top/bottom cover without damaging them ? Mine is Panasonic TV RC.

What is the "grease" you refer to at 2m45s is this a lubricant or a cleaner.

Thank you. Working perfectly now. Very good.

I have a question regarding the Sony remote.I have only my voice control buttons is working except other buttons on Sony remote. I can not switch on or off using remote.I am using manual buttons behind my tv.Can you tell me how to fix this issue.

Hi. I tested my infared sensor under my cell phone camera. The light comes on for all buttons except the power button. Is that normal?

I may need that kontak liquid. When I looked at the circuit board the same button that keeps giving trouble shows a faint line through it as if the circuit may be broken

I used the remote that I just fixed to like this video while watching on the telly

Excellent video. i couldn't believe how much cr@p was in there. Thank You.

Particular problem with DirectTV remotes. The bottom black part has 2 layers. Hard plastic, PS or ABS, and soft layer, perhaps PVC with plastifier. This particular external layer makes the remote to stick to any surface and not sliding. And this is what creates the problems. Slowly it emits plastifier fumes that condense on the inside, on the PCB and buttons. Plastifier is insulator, and the conducting rubber does not touch the metal terminals. Take it apart, wash the plastic parts with soap and water, and the PCB with rubbing alcohol. Remove the yakky sticccky residue. How to take apart the remote. Remove the batteries. On the bottom there are two small black screws. Take them out. Flip the top. There is an oval insert at the middle. Remove it gently with a small sharp flat screwdriver. Start around the blue button. Under it you will find 4 more longer screws. Remove them. There are several snap-ons. Thats it. Wash, reassemble.

what ia the liquid u r using ? can i use petrol

The infared light isn't working and I can't find any screws to take it apart. If the light isn't working is it a gonner?

I can't open the sides with anything! I took the screw out but the sides are so tight; how do I open it?

I don't have that contact liquid so I put some black pencil lead shavings

On my case, the buttons are seems alright but on the left and right button is working but need to press it more force rather than other buttons.

Instead of using a camera, take the control and bring it near to a radio (AM) set to a blank spot on the dial (no station). Push each button to listen for a noise. You will know the unit is transmitting if any button makes a noise on the radio. Push each button to see how many are working. If some don’t work,it will need the repair shown here. Some radios are better than others,being more sensitive than others. Portable transistor radios I found were best.

Can I used sanitizer for cleaning

This is not repairing this is cleaning!

Love how you blame the children lol

oh children... hahaha

Lmao didn't work so smashed it off the wall works perfectly fine now 😃

Now my remote doesnt work at all. Thanks

Bhai

None of working buttons on any of my remotes make visible light like in clip.

What if the light does NOT even switch on please ???

Cleaning works if your remote is dirty, but not if the buttons are worn out. Kontakt 60 or alu. Folie tried, stil few buttons do not work. So i tried liquid silver on the buttons. It works, but not for long. A few buttons refuse to work. Shit

This is not repair. This is cleaning...

1:57, i can't move my hands that fast.

M4 You Tube

It's a walking

welp my moms gonna whoop me now

Hatdog

Thanks. This advice worked a treat got my remote working again.

Thanks. This advice worked a treat got my remote working again.