Problem: Article: It's best to do this before opening the remote. Some of the buttons may come flying out when you open it. Use your phone or draw a diagram if you don't have a user manual with one in it. Also, note and document the position of any screws on the remote. The solution used to fix on the remote takes some time to dry. Forgetting the button positioning is very easy when you're forced to wait before putting it back together. Fortunately, you will have a handy picture to make it easier! Putting back the screws can also be confusing, so make sure you have pictures of all of them and know where they belong. Undo the cover on the back of your controller to pull out the batteries. Removing the batteries will deactivate the controller. It's always a good idea to deactivate the controller this way before applying any sort of fluid to the electrical components inside of it. Depending on the remote, you may need to remove the batteries to open the casing anyway. All remotes are different, so taking them apart isn't always a straightforward process. Most of them have a couple of screws in the back. Use a mini Phillips screwdriver to turn the screws counterclockwise until you're able to remove them. If you don't see any screws on the back, check the battery compartment and also look underneath any stickers or sliding covers. Some remotes may not have any visible screws. These types of removes usually just need to be pried open with a dull blade. Be cautious when removing the screws. If the screwdriver slips, it could scratch up your remote. Look for a crack running along the side or edge of the remote. Most remotes consist of 2 plastic halves. By separating the halves, you can access the internal electronics. Wedge the knife into the crack, pry up the cover, and use your hands to pop it off. Handle the remote carefully to avoid scratching it. Never attempt to open it with anything sharp.
Summary: Snap a picture of the button configuration before opening the remote. Take the batteries out of the remote control. Find and remove any screws keeping the remote together. Open the remote with a butter knife or another dull tool.

Problem: Article: Transplant aster seedlings outdoors in early to mid spring after the threat of frost has passed. This is true regardless of whether you are working with seedlings started indoors, seedlings bought from a nursery, or plants divided from previously established asters. Asters thrive in sites receiving full sun to partial shade. The soil can be rich or of average quality, but it must be capable of draining well. Avoid planting asters in heavy clay soils since these tend to drain poorly. Planting asters at the top of a slight incline or hill can improve soil drainage, but it is not strictly necessary to do so. Unless the soil is notably rich already, you should mix a little nutrient dense compost into it before transplanting the asters. Use a garden fork or tiller to loosen the top 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) of soil at the planting site. Add 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) of compost. Mix this compost into the loosened soil using the garden fork. Each hole should be twice as wide as the diameter of the seedling compartment or pot currently holding the aster plant. The depth of the hole should be roughly the same depth as the current container. Space individual plants 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) apart. Miniature varieties may only need to be spaced apart 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm). Gently press on the sides of the plastic compartment holding each seedling. Start from the bottom and slowly work your way up. The seedling, its root ball, and the attached soil should ease out of the compartment. If you have difficulty removing the seedling, dampen the soil with water first. Wet soil is more compact and easier to move. If you cannot press on the sides of the container to remove the seedling, tip the container on its side and carefully insert a trowel down one side. Wiggle the trowel around inside the pot until you can glide it out along with the root ball and attached soil. Place each aster plant in the center of its planting hole so that the top of the root ball is even with the surface of the soil around it. Carefully fill in the rest of the hole around the root ball with some of the soil you previously removed from the planting site. Use your hands to gently pat the soil firmly in place. As soon as the seedlings are in the ground, you should water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil and encourage the plants to establish themselves. There should not be any major puddles on the surface of the soil, but the soil should be visibly damp.
Summary: Wait until spring. Select a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Amend the soil. Dig deep holes for each aster plant. Carefully remove the seedling. Place the seedling in a planting hole. Water well.

Problem: Article: Take your potatoes to the sink and rinse them under cold water, rubbing them as they rinse to clean them. If you want the potatoes to cook with the skin on, leave it. If you want skin off, hold the potato with your nondominant hand underneath. Stick the 2 blades on your potato peeler at the top of the potato and drag it down at a 45-degree angle to peel a length of skin. Repeat this process for each section of each potato. You can use a clean produce brush to scrub your potatoes if you'd like. This will leave them really clean, although this is usually unnecessary. Boiling potatoes in the microwave is not the preferred method, since the microwave tends to heat items unevenly. The major benefit of this method is that you free up a burner if you're making a particularly big meal. Glass is always going to be a safe bet, and unpainted ceramic will usually work as well. Check the bottom of a bowl or dish to see if it says "microwave safe." Any microwavable container will work with your potatoes. Stick your potatoes in the bowl or container and fill it with room-temperature water until the potatoes are fully submerged. If a dish doesn't say "microwave safe," look for 3 squiggly lines, usually accompanied by 2-3 circles on the right. This is the symbol indicating that a dish is microwavable. You can add a pinch of salt if you'd like, but the results won't be very noticeable when compared to stove-top boiling. Refold the plastic wrap over the bowl and put your oven mitts back on if you took them off to stir. Carefully lift the bowl back into the center of your microwave and close the door. Heat the bowl on high for an additional 5 minutes. If you're cooking smaller potatoes and they feel relatively soft when you were stirring them, try heating them on low for 4 minutes and then test them with your fork. Place a colander in your sink and lift the bowl while wearing a pair of oven mitts. Slowly pour the bowl into the colander to drain your potatoes. Let the potatoes cool or use tongs to put them into the pot or pan that you're going to use to continue cooking them.
Summary:
Clean your potatoes and peel them if you want the skin off. Place your potatoes in a large, microwave-safe bowl and fill it with water. Return your potatoes to the microwave for an additional 5 minutes. Drain your potatoes in a colander and let them cool.