Some of the buttons on my remote control had stopped working. I really felt like giving it the ol' smashie smash, but I gained some control of the situation, and didn't let it push my buttons. I fixed 'er real good.
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@JerryEricsson4 жыл бұрын
Growing up on a farm in rural North Dakota, some 25 miles from the nearest town over horrid dirt roads, we found that when things broke we had to be innovative when repairs were needed. I discovered many ways to fix things that I still use today when the store is just down the road.
@TheVicar2 жыл бұрын
I live quite close to stores in the north of England, but just love to repair everything myself. The satisfaction of keeping appliances alive yourself is much better than any consumer hit of buying new stuff. You learn more and more, and save more and more money. Double bonus!
@yalnzkurt9955 жыл бұрын
Thanks, thanks, thanks. Two years after receiving Logitech Harmony 650, half of the keys were not working. After pasting the aluminum foil, it works perfectly. You saved me from giving $ 50 to a new remote. I did it in a slightly different way; First I glued the aluminum foil to a piece of paper. After it was dry, I punched it with a belt-piercing tool and removed a 3 mm diameter round piece. Then, I glued the surface of the paper to the remote control with fast japanese glue. The result is excellent. from Turkey with love.
@jjohnstone85654 жыл бұрын
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@kokoaung9044 жыл бұрын
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@brendamoody1309 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing me how to clean my remote you are an angel. There was moisture in in my remote.i took it apart an dried it out. You saved me at least $15.00. dollars. You are a blessing thank you thank you thank you.😊😊😊❤❤😂❤❤❤
@voicetube7 жыл бұрын
DUDE!! I actually tried this on an old, OLD Yamaha receiver remote control that I had that I almost felt so upset with (because I had to press down on the buttons so hard even after cleaning multiple times) that I almost felt like smashing it ... but then… I watched your video and although I didn't have "contact cement", I ended up using double stick tape and used scissors to cut the aluminum foil (into the perfect shapes) and it works SPECTACULARLY! Dude… You are a genius :-)
@malcolmgracias34634 жыл бұрын
Awesome hack. I repaired a 10 year old Panasonic AC remote. Very satisfying DIY. Thanks 😊
@ambientrelaxingandhealingm75524 жыл бұрын
UPDATE: 3 years later, remote is still working beautifully :-)
@awilliams10474 Жыл бұрын
I really hate it when a person doesn't verbalize teaching you instructions about something . I like to listen to instructions while I'm doing my house work. Plus it doesn't pay homage to a person that's blind and may need to listen
@TB-xw2ui5 жыл бұрын
Another quick fix for these buttons is graphite from pencil lead. Just run the pencil lead on a file and then run the buttons in the powder you made. I did this for the power button on my TV remote, not sure how long it will last. 😁
@jrzzrj6 жыл бұрын
I found that NO glue sticks to this miracle rubber key pad.....except a tiny dab of this stretchy green stuff used for hanging pictures on the wall (without nails)....this really solved my problem and rejuvenated my RC..
@MakercentralNet6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I used self sticking aluminium tape, used a leather hole puncher so no fiddling with a blade. Popped it out with a little wire from the inside. Not sure how long it will hold, but my 22 year old calculator works once more :)
@mohamedsharaf85935 жыл бұрын
MakerCentral You can also use paper hole puncher
@TF856 Жыл бұрын
I love having no annoying music or irritating noises in your video. And no annoying texts that I have to pause the video to read with a magnifying glass. Some dialogue would have been nice.
@roythird51412 жыл бұрын
Mine is exactly the same remote as shown here, Onkyo. Only the master volume was out. I used scotch double-sided tape and foil from the kitchen drawer. Works fine now. We'll see how long it lasts; I can always do it again!
@TheVicar2 жыл бұрын
Did it last? Using tape was my thought as well, as I've got some super thin but very sticky doubled sided tape
@2lipToo Жыл бұрын
Me too; same remote and same dead button. Where exactly did you place the tape? Just over the master volume? Crossing my fingers you reply!
@2lipToo Жыл бұрын
No need to reply; I figured it out but thank you for your comment about using double-sided tape. ♥
@stormkhan42504 жыл бұрын
You could try conductive paint as some peeps have suggested or you could also try adhesive copper tape which you can get from an electronics store. Used to fix circuit tracks, they are already quite thin and comes in rolls of several meters. Only costs like $5 and has enough to let you fix hundreds of remotes ;)
@geoffjohnston17087 жыл бұрын
Fantastic solution - I tried it and now the remote works brilliantly - great stuff
@HamidKhan-po1px5 жыл бұрын
You can use paper punch hole for perfect round foil pads
@crashcris5 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I did, and it doesn't matter if the pads are oval or much smaller circles, just as long as the pads are covered and the circles of punched foil are not touching each other. I used superglue. So far I've saved 3 remotes.
@gustavarvidsson1586 Жыл бұрын
A tip that worked for me. Take tiny piece of steel wool and run off the small things that are left on the rubber surface. I tried the most things but this worked
@sonofdevil6663 ай бұрын
This is great, I used it to replace the conductive rubber on my cheap ass 4 octave keyboard, so far I made 1 octave, works awesome and sounds more metal. Thank you!
@FalconXYGTHO6 жыл бұрын
Worked flawlessly, didn't even use glue. Cheers mate!
@JulianDupuy4 жыл бұрын
How long did that fix last with no glue?
@amarilisveguilla28104 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Worked for me. After watching a couple of videos at last I found the right one for my remote control problem. I did not used the glue, maybe next time. A lot of Blessings.
@refinetricks27124 жыл бұрын
Thanks it totally works.. i have an issue with my tv the power button doesnt working anymore unless you use a remote control..my remote doesnt work anymore the buttons are not working, until i watch this video omg i was shocked it works your a genius lifesaver
@west_park7993 Жыл бұрын
thank you for not playing elevator music.
@guillaumemichallat3075 жыл бұрын
Tutorial without pain-in-the-ass music, no extra compents, pascience, useful. Thanks
@user-gv3yw3ey2b3 жыл бұрын
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@el_generall6 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Great video, no annoying background music!
@fivosteren13824 жыл бұрын
Yes this old but good technic. All that i have repaired likethis still working for more than 10 years now
@juleenforbes7 жыл бұрын
I just want to say thank you I tried it today and it worked.
@mikemanmade30877 жыл бұрын
Nice. Now if they would only make remotes more durable...
@norseman432114 жыл бұрын
yes worked a treat. thanks for posting
@yiumichael30042 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it really works for the power button of my remote. I used Blu-Tack to stick the aluminium foil to the rubber button.
I've done nearly the same thing on some of my chintzy momentary logic switches. Currently using super glue, as I considered the thickness of the glue could be an issue. The issue now is that I'm not sure that the SG is holding the foil to the pad good enough. On and off works, but I usually have to try a few times to get it to happen, and sometimes it turns itself on. Today's cure is that I just keep the battery detached until I need the radio. Thanks Man, and nice!
@TF856 Жыл бұрын
Try leaving the remote face down when you're not using it.
@alfredbelcher32394 жыл бұрын
I did the same with my remote but i used double sided tape and foil punched out with a hole punch
@Kenneth_H_Olsen4 жыл бұрын
Got to try it . Some pads are just deat beat . Cleaned and brushed, some improvement . Lets see if the 1997 Nordlead V1.3 plays again, with aluminium foil. Been nice after 1 million hours on the machine .
@vicenteiiimedina10106 жыл бұрын
This really works! Thank you mikemanmade! I thought the RC of our motorized curtain was a goner already. Now it works like new!
@nexus36904 жыл бұрын
Perfekt. Fernbedienung geht wieder einwandfrei. TOP. Danke.
@jonathansimmonds5784 Жыл бұрын
Never leav the lid off a tin of contact adhesive, you might become addicted!
@Fishbone4u Жыл бұрын
I've used a hole punch to make perfect circles in the foil! The risk of using foil is if a piece comes loose, you risk it shorting your electronics. This method works, but you could zap everything if a piece dislodges! Caution!!
@ebb24215 жыл бұрын
over time the soft metal will flake off and deposit in the pcb pads shorting them out. there are pad repairs kits with carbon paint..
@goodbyepolarbears1723 жыл бұрын
I just tried some and it was hopeless. The problem being that it is water based so simply refuses to really fix to the silicone. Once dried it is like powder that soon rubs off. I really would like to find something NOT water based but have had no luck so far.
@skfn7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was ready to give up I used instant glue and thicker aluminium piece. Hope in long term outcome! I was ready to give up, but you saved my reputation and the life of my tv control , at least for to day!
@cobusbekker46645 жыл бұрын
thanks for this, i was trying to break my head figuring out a way to make 1 of the buttons on a projector remote conductive again. never would have thought of this. second thanks goes to uncle Google.
@muhammadasif87917 жыл бұрын
Awesome - I put aluminium foil and fixed my remote , thanks dude
@sawankumar31184 жыл бұрын
G. I am
@west_park7993 Жыл бұрын
very tedious and very surgical work! I wonder... they used to sale a special electric conducting glue in the auto stores. to repair the broken lines on the rear window heater lines. I wonder, if this may work. Seems it will be much easier.
@kewrock10 ай бұрын
100% silicone caulk is the only thing that sticks to silicone rubber.
@TF856 Жыл бұрын
Years ago I used metallic tape to do the same thing. It already had glue on the back. It was a roll of metallic tape left over from putting together a metal shed. Used to waterproof the shed. You can probably get it at most hardware stores. And there was enough tape to fix hundreds of remotes. Less mess. Less fuss. I just cut a narrow strip of a couple inches long and clipped off little squares with scissors and stuck them right in. The method in this video is way too much work.
@jessycruz24653 жыл бұрын
I have an old sharp crt tv with a busted power button and it has a remote which is also unresponsive. But trying the foil method actually made the remote work again. Thanks!
@2lipToo Жыл бұрын
Wow! This worked (and I have the same remote). I hope it lasts. Thank you, thank you!
@mahimawho76765 жыл бұрын
Works perfectly fine. I'm so stunned and grateful. You deserve my sub :)
@morep54664 жыл бұрын
No doubt it will work good but you used rubber based adhesive, so will it stick to aluminium foil for long? I have a doubt.
@manoszoidakis31574 жыл бұрын
you can also use aluminium double sized adhesive tape
@miladmollaxi75814 жыл бұрын
Thanks .I have a question .I have the glass cleaner at home . My question is can i use a usual glue for the foil or surely have to use the glue of wood like seen in your tuturiol video ??? What kind of glue is suitable for the TV remote ??
@dottedjaguar7414 Жыл бұрын
Try double adhesive tape.
@AdamBlumer4 жыл бұрын
It doesn't work for me. I'm so bummed. And just this morning, the button I'm having the problem with miraculous worked ONCE. I couldn't repeat my fortune. I have several DVD with a TV show recorded on them, but they were never finalized for playing in other DVD players. Of course, this is the one button I really need. All other buttons seem to work fine. Any tips? Thanks.
@samjose112 жыл бұрын
will it be some kinda life threatening issue, if he spoke while attending to the remote control?
@mee94983 жыл бұрын
I tried this for the two power buttons on my remote that aren't working, but unfortunately it wasn't successful. What should I try next?
@dafranceschi10235 жыл бұрын
I thought I was clumsy. Tedious work.
@jimkovacs74 жыл бұрын
you totally forgot to clean the contact side, men !!!
@andrepretorius87096 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike@ It's working!!! Thank for the tip!
@caveredecorator53104 жыл бұрын
foil worked perfect. thanks so much
@phillipwest24784 жыл бұрын
This is not a long term fix. I did this years ago and was lucky if it lasted a week of use. Just buy a replacement remote on eBay.
@XXXmelXodyXXX4 жыл бұрын
this is a long term fix , my remote still working after 2 years like new or much better
@TF856 Жыл бұрын
When one of our remotes got lost we contacted the manufacturer and they sent us a free remote. But then we found the original and we had one remote for each side of the bed. 😃
@TF856 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you needed to clean the surface before sticking in the pieces. Just a thought.
@jwooten19514 жыл бұрын
best if played back at 2X speed
@andrewmv7 жыл бұрын
Worked perfectly. Thanks very much for the video.
@ciirakimani91024 жыл бұрын
worked like a charm....thanks...
@hamcamp5 жыл бұрын
worked a treat, thanks mate.
@molambo4 жыл бұрын
wo old batteries inside my control burst and opened the battery feed tracks on the control board! The trails are very thin! If I adapt an aluminum fillet, can I revive the control?
@johngritjohngrit1406 жыл бұрын
I have two LG AKB732955 Freespace Magic Motion Remote Controls. The on/off button for each RC shows IR blue light in a camera view. But the other buttons on both RCs show nothing. How do the other buttons send a signal if there is no blue light?
@moviesmania-mn8wd4 жыл бұрын
which buttons are required to fix with alumium foil.
@janbalga77024 жыл бұрын
I solve it with self-adhesive Al foil and cut it out with a hole punch.
@orlakelly1016 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was about to chuck my remote but this worked!
@stevenl5 жыл бұрын
I tried it to my calculator and it's worked, Thanks bruhh
@tomwyrick28247 жыл бұрын
Hey mike!. I liked your video and don't mind the quiet either. Also wanted to add that I used that shelf adhesive aluminum tape forme the homeless deathspot and it worked really well. It's a bit of a bitch to cut but overall worth the hassle.
@jrzzrj6 жыл бұрын
I found NO glue sticks to this miracle rubber key pad.....except a tiny dab of this stretchy green stuff used for hanging pictures on the wall (without nails)....this really solved my problem and rejuvenated my RC....
@Fishbone4u Жыл бұрын
@@jrzzrj It's because the buttons are silicone.
@Fishbone4u Жыл бұрын
Use a paper hole punch!
@dustyfog74824 жыл бұрын
great advice- thank you!!
@garybrandon79304 жыл бұрын
Cheers. Great advice.
@bajer1116 жыл бұрын
Hah! That's the EXACT remote control I'm trying to fix!
@bajer1116 жыл бұрын
Also; it worked, thanks
@jacksprat22005 жыл бұрын
The number bottons in my remote are not working, so I use arrow to move to other channel. Please give me some advice. Thanks
@anis56467 жыл бұрын
Thank's Man , works like a charme :o Amazing !
@redfox67014 жыл бұрын
The power button of our remote doesn't work anymore, but the rest of the buttons work. It annoys me a lot, even the power button of our TV is not working anymore.
@nordcape3 жыл бұрын
I did it and it works,very smart .
@mn.raunaq6 жыл бұрын
what type of glue are you using? I tried super glue, white adhesive, synthetic rubber based adhesive, but each of these wears out after few weeks, the one which holds the aluminum for about a month is nail polish!!! I need a longer staying solution.
@1canyonguy6 жыл бұрын
The Vid shows he is using contact cement made by DAP but hes not saying how long the fix was good for.
@Manosspan16 жыл бұрын
I also had the same problem.Have you found any solution ? Also you can use these tool www.plaisio-cdn.gr/ProductImages/1000x1000/241245.JPG to create round foil pieces
@Manosspan16 жыл бұрын
He wrote on comments " I don't have this remote anymore as this fix failed (5 months later) "
@anthonysteventinsay58122 жыл бұрын
Try, glue used for shoe sole.. It might work..
@mn.raunaq2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonysteventinsay5812 that is synthetic rubber based glue and did not work for me well.
@mallempallinagamanikanta50464 жыл бұрын
Anna nuvvu tesukunna foil box cost enta
@naseerahmad13726 ай бұрын
❤ nice information
@gobindlimbu88194 жыл бұрын
Thanks for inf.I shall try.
@delucerrr7 жыл бұрын
Thank you.You helped me a lot !
@annthomas31234 жыл бұрын
A big THANK YOU!
@jimhendrix73094 жыл бұрын
I used liquid silver (bison). Much easier. Also he start ripping it open with batteries stil in it. Cutting silver before not in rubber mat
@susanluraschi14006 жыл бұрын
Damn. He's married. Such nice hands.
@brandonstandinger66715 жыл бұрын
Hmm hands get ya going huh, and here I am just letting mine go to hell, calluses, dirt, cuts, scrapes scars and burn marks even a crooked finger. But, did you happen to notice the Pacaderm, the lg pink one?
@pacoiniestra7 жыл бұрын
It worked 100% .... I just have to say thanks !!
@rinoliuzzi29426 жыл бұрын
hello everyone. How can I reconstruct the conductive inner conductive layer in the rubber keys ?? How can I create a homemade graphite paint?
@SilentHillFetishist5 жыл бұрын
Does someone know where the clips are (Onkyo RC-660S)? And is its plastic de-yellowable?
@zsoltbalazs51455 жыл бұрын
Thank you so mutch........now i am repair and good working
@kkvishwakarmavishwakarma4 жыл бұрын
सिगरेट की पन्नी भी काम करती है क्विकफिक्स से चिपका दो गोल काटने के लिये पेपर पंच का प्रयोग करें।
@DjSuca4 жыл бұрын
thnks u have saved my day, and wallets
@nancytarlton15213 жыл бұрын
I have a samsung remote and when I opened it up there was no rubber pad only a cardboard looking one which I could not remove. I had high hopes of fixing my remote. Ugh
@brianvice1144 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@marymcdonough25906 жыл бұрын
What about using a hole puncher for the foil?
@devasim95714 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful. Thank yoy
@ottoelimedina79327 жыл бұрын
Los rueditas se pueden hacerlos con un troquelito de la medida. Así es muy arriesgado se puede cortar el hule y sale más costoso repararlo.
@rongarza94886 жыл бұрын
Gracias, Otto Eli Medina. Troquel = Die (en íngles) [¡una palabra nueva para mi!] Usando una perforadora (hole punch), se puede extraer un trozo de papel de aluminio ya listo con cinta adhesiva de doble cara (double stick tape) por un lado. (pero no lo he intentado, solamente me suena como buena idea).
@theresavarty3519 Жыл бұрын
I like idea But it would've been better if you talked the way through it
@zorangranc12106 жыл бұрын
Perfect !!!
@angiesvlog5375 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the info
@charlescollier93027 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the liquid copper that is used to repair circuit board traces?
@mikemanmade30877 жыл бұрын
No. This was kindof a quick fix that I videoed. I don't have this remote anymore as this fix failed (5 months later). Almost instantly after the failure, the remote had a catastrophic collision with the TV cabinet.
@OMGWTFLOLSMH6 жыл бұрын
lol - the ol' "smashie smash"
@nasirramli86586 жыл бұрын
Good.. Your tuition almost similar to my HiFi CD player.. The Lid Close and Open everytime.. CD wont play at this movement..
@anthonysteventinsay58122 жыл бұрын
Great & Best Solution/Remedy! Very practical n effective. ? Will it work on Wireless fones? Will it affect tel. Lines tones w/cordless phones using this Technique? Can't buy repair - kit for button pads here. Phils. Verifying n finding takes time n risk "pandemic Looking forward for your suggestions n comments. Thank you! I'll try it!, & advise wat happened. Stay Safe!
@yojoebananas5 жыл бұрын
onkyo really makes crappy remotes. but this worked well to fix the same issue
@16uy9aming42 жыл бұрын
thank you so much big help
@belkacemniner90764 жыл бұрын
good day thanks for the ideas i am very happy for the first time see you later thanks