How to fix a broken TV remote, on the cheap. - Page 1
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author: ludzinc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 06:28:19 am
content: I scored a fixer-upper TV the other day. First job was sorting out the broken remote.http://ludzinc.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/how-to-cheapy-repair-your-tv-remote.htmlCan you guess where this story is heading?

author: DanielS
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 03:11:30 pm
content: A simpler and cleaner alternative to what I think you are going to do would be to use conductive paint like what is used to repair cars' rear window defrosting strips.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 03:19:32 pm
content: ... often such pads are just dirty, a wipe with IPA on both the conductive surfaces and PCB is often enough.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 03:46:44 pm
content: Hardest thing to figure out on Ebay? What to call stuff.wire gluehttp://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=wire+glue&_frs=1Use the black type.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 04:21:37 pm
content: You can buy a remote repair kit on Ebay.http://www.ebay.com/itm/key-pad-repair-KIT-for-Infrared-remote-controllers-Genuine-/221651127274?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339b6fcbeaPretty cheap.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 04:44:28 pm
content: For basic usage just pick up a universal remote at a dollar store or your equivalent in local monopoly money.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 05:24:33 pm
content: Does not work with B&O though, there you pay more for the remote than the set.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 06:14:31 pm
content: @SeanBMany thanks for highlighting the repair kit from Hungary. I've bough a couple. I have been after a replacement pad kit for years and this looks like exactly what I wanted.Aurora

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 06:51:52 pm
content: I normally take scrap remotes and use the pads inside as donors, using silicone sealer as a bonding agent after a cleaning with first soap and water and then a cotton bud with acetone as a degreaser. Leave to cure overnight on the join then rinse in water, dry with methanol and put back in use.Last one unfortunately not repairable, as the buttons are fine but the board had a leaky battery. Sadly not a unit either which works with universal remote controls either. When I need to change it I just use another remote, as this aircon is on 24/7 in a store. As it is a 20 year old Panasonic they do not have remotes either, and when it does finally die it will be replaced with something else. Noisy fan, air swing long ago broke, housing falling to bits but it still works well.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 15, 2015, 07:20:08 pm
content: Quote from: saturation on January 15, 2015, 03:19:32 pmDo not recommend IPA as it washes out carbon from conductive rubber. Better to wash it from fat/dirt with brush an dish washing liquid and like Fairy. Then just dry it. This is much safer.

author: ludzinc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 16, 2015, 12:06:08 am
content: Aye, agree conductive paint is a good option, but I'd have to wait a week or two for the stuff to land here in Oz.Also, cleaning didn't help.The point I was trying to make was that it's a repair that can be made RIGHT NOW. Becausethe kids wont stop nagging meI'm inpatient.