Panasonic Blu-Ray Player and HDD Recorder | Can I FIX It?

A Subscriber called Jamie asked if I could take a look at his Panasonic Blu-Ray Player and HDD Recorder which started switching off by itself after it was switched on. Let's take it apart, see if we can find the problem and hopefully repair it for him!
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[@oylerj75]

Jamie here, owner of the player.....guilty as charged for the super glue and foil...my hack worked for a year after both buttons stopped working, but never thought the foil would come off and therefore cause a short circuit. I was happy with my hack but, and this is why I am kicking myself. I have a second Panasonic with only a hard disk recorder and no dvd payer and guess what....Its an identical remote.....and I never thought to try it incase it was the remote. This is why I watch your channel, you have a logical step by step approach to problem solving......Many thanks for what you have done. I will now source some of the IP fluid use to clean up remotes as and when they stop working.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Jamie👍, you also know a good method for a more permanent repair now too!

[@mash83]

Still was worth while, the method you came up with for the graphite powder glue is great and will be used by many 👍

[@SilliestSmurfEver]

I wash the case and the mat with colored washing powder and rinse it with clean water. I clean the board with “Kontakt WL” (or similar) because it dissolves the dirt better than pure IPA. Then I wipe the circuit board with “Kontakt WL” and a paper tissue. The graphite contacts on the mat then also with "Kontakt WL" and cotton swab. If cleaning the mat no longer helps, then I used "Kontakt Graphit 33", but I no longer work for this*** company, so unfortunately I can't say anything about the durability of the product for this purpose. Cleaning has been enough for me so far. So I haven't been able to test it myself yet. Maybe there will be an opportunity to test the graphite powder. greetings from Germany!🙂 IMPORTANT EDIT: *** Translation error, I have NEVER worked for Kontakt in any way! I quit the job where I used the stuff before any results or feedback was given on how long it lasted.

[@masterlemonlime4916]

If it fails he can buy replacement remote control I buy them all the time from ebay

[@aplacedownunder3389]

@@BuyitFixit Another dirty deed, done dirt cheap. Well done. Down here on the 'udder side' of the world you can buy a superglue designed for plastics that regular supergle formulations do not adhere to. It was the only thing I found that would glue small sections of coloured plastic milk bottle tops to the silicone buttons of a remote (for a stroke affected person to find certain buttons). It was still sticking the plastic to the buttons 6 years later when it was no longer required. Took a bit of force to break the bond. Very good glue for many types of plastic. No doubt you'll have a local equivalent, and you might even be able to add graphite to it too. Keep up the great work.

[@EddieTheGrouch]

Mixing the graphite/carbon into the paint or glue encapsulates the grains lowering conduction. Mix too much and it lowers adhesion. Simply apply the adhesive and sprinkle or dab the powder on top and tamp it into the glue. Brush off excess when dry. I file or sand pencils and old motor brushes for conductive material.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers for that Eddie 👍Great idea on the old motor brushes!

[@Jedda73]

The dirty silicon button membrane may have been a manufacturing defect that causes silicon oil sweat. Ive had this before with a few Toshiba brand remotes, and it caused the button contacts to fail over time, and leave a sticky residue. Sometimes a good wipe down with a soft cloth is all that is needed to restore function. Great video, I could see that repair going down a rabbit hole if you didnt catch on to the remote control problem early.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍 Someone else also mentioned about oil leeching out of the silicone. I wasn't sure if it what it was or oil from the users skin over time, but it seems you learn something new everyday 🙂

[@hpd385tannoylover2]

That's what I call thinking outside the box! Well done.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fredwooding599]

I did not know the component tester (which I have the same one) could test IR signals. Thank you for the schooling.

[@BuyitFixit]

No worries Fred, glad to help. I've nearly got a few videos ahead now so I'll be looking at your headset this week. Spent most of the day in the ER yesterday as my wife broke her foot...

[@repairchannel]

"Can I have one tube of Aquasure please?", "Sure, what kind of wetsuit do you have?"... "It's a Panasonic....". Great video! Thanks!

[@BuyitFixit]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@aaax9410]

I cut out pads from other controllers just for the main buttons i use lol This is brilliant

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍

[@njakts]

I was about to write this. Also i have cut the pads off of unused buttons (like those TV buttons in this case) Also my local electronics shop sells a kit with those conductive pads and glue.

[@mikeb1013]

I love your videos because I nearly always learn something from your outside the box thinking. The silicone and graphite is really clever. Another great fix.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks Mike. Hope you like pizza then...

[@TheM0nkeyBomb]

Nice easy one Mick👍, i thought the DVR itself had an issue but turns out the last thing you wanted to look into, was the main problem. Take care.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍Yes I too thought it was the DVR at first 🙂

[@ededwardson6074]

I've found that using aluminum foil or Reynolds wrap pieces punched out with a paper hole puncher cemented in place also works

[@BuyitFixit]

Good call on the hole punch, although I'm not so sure on the longevity of the adhesives as in this case.

[@abysspegasusgaming]

Something cheap and easy to do for picking up IR (or any light really) is to take a simple IR receiver device and on the output tie on an LED, a 3-5 volt supply would work for the power source and you can have a tie off for a scope to see the signal. I did something like this a long time ago with an analog-digital trainer kit and a scope to test various LED's and light sources to learn just what IR receivers can do and was surprised by the wide array of light sources they can sense for the clear style.

[@BuyitFixit]

Very nice and simple idea👍Thanks for sharing.

[@danielross868]

There is a company I have purchased product that works really well on restoring remotes. Called Buttonworx, from USA. They actually sell membranes that are applied to the CONTACT side of remote board and therefore give more height so flexible button works. Have used them on vintage Reel to Reel AKAI push buttons as well as remotes. The problem with most "paint" applied fixes ( and they are not cheap) is that they crack , dry out and deteriorate and stop working after a while.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for that 👍well at least you know there is an alternative and probably cheaper method that seems to work also 🙂

[@don_cc123]

Buttonworx makes an excellent product! I fixed my antiquated cordless phone over a year ago and it's held up to daily heavy use (home business) beautifully!

[@stevvieb]

What a great find on that graphite and silicon mixture. Also not all spillage is actual spillage in remote. I love Logitech Harmony remotes and wear the pads out and before I discovered silver paint on paper stuck with the same silicon you used I purchased 3 Harmony remotes but used only 1. When I wore 2 out I got the last one and some of the buttons never worked from new, took the remote apart and it was wet and a little sticky inside just like something had been spilled in it, but it was brand new and only out of the box less than half an hour. I have also tried them replacement pads but you have to shave off a small amount of the original remote. I have since been using silver conductive paint on paper then hole punched with one of those punches made for leather and stick that on with silicon, lasted over a year so far.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍Yes someone else mentioned about oil leeching out of the silicone.

[@generaldisarray]

Excelent bodgery sir. I've used PVA glue, or silicone glue, and the contents of an activated charcoal capsule, available in your local pharmacy, to fix my remotes.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks mate 👍It seems you have an ingenious solution also!

[@johnbarnes5406]

Used to use a lot of aquasure, yep diving suits and it used to go off quite quickly. Keep your aquasure in the freezer, it lasts forever, just defrost for use and re-freeze after use. Still got a tube from 2015 and it works fine.

[@BuyitFixit]

Oh great tip! I'll try that. Thanks again!

[@t1d100]

Here's one to keep in mind... I was repairing a Solar LED Flood Light. The IR Receiver Optocoupler Transistor, for the remote control, was working. However, it had lost its ability to recognize the 38KHz "carrier" identification frequency. This frequency is to prevent false readings from ambient light. Because the transistor was partially working, it was confusing the MCU. Who knew that IR remote controls have a "carrier" frequency? It is not exactly a carrier frequency, but that is the best way to describe it, by typing it out.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@user-wo6qn3vf9n]

I think the clue was right at the beginning when the remote sensor light was flashing on the unit. Always go for the simple things first before taking things apart.

[@BuyitFixit]

Yes it was. I didn't notice the light or realised what it's function was af first. Usually when things start switching off randomly it's usually capacitors or dry joints most of the time.

[@luke9511]

Best way to test to see if it’s caps when they don’t look bad is to take a hair dryer and warm them up and see if the issue goes away, I got a free 4kuhd player off of Facebook marketplace a while back that needed new caps even though they looked fine and this was how I figured out they were bad

[@BuyitFixit]

Nice 👍 Yes good advice. I've done this myself with a hair dryer too in the past. You can also do the opposite by waiting until something warms up, and when it starts showing the fault, cool caps / components down with freezer spray until you locate the one that is causing the issue.

[@marcyd2007]

One good test I thought you would have tried is to just remove the batteries from the remote while the DVD Player was switched on. It would have confirmed that it was the remote control that was sending the signal. I mean it was pretty obvious as soon as you opened the remote control anyway, but just a suggestion for next time. Nice work pal, as always 🙂

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍Good call on removing the batteries. I didn't think of that 😂

[@Norfieldeng]

But covering the LED proved the theory which was easier!

[@seansysig]

Nice find using silicone sealant and graphite powder.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-xl5np5dp8n]

That's some mad science! No matter how long it lasts, it's good.......

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers mate 👍

[@jamesattanah9699]

Excellent reoair. Watching from Nigeria

[@BuyitFixit]

Thank you 👍

[@jdmccorful]

Like the repair concept. Thanks for your time!

[@BuyitFixit]

No problem 👍and thank for yours too 🙂

[@JAYG6390]

What an unexpected cause of the fault! Well worked out 🙂

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍

[@chrissmith7655]

What a guy, the master of invention. Many thanks from Nr Chester

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Chris 👍

[@BobCumberbatch]

Ingenious repair. Well done

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍

[@brianwood5220]

Excellent fix, Mick. Have a great weekend.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Brian 👍

[@roneckler9937]

I'm always learning something new from you videos. Another great repair again.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍

[@andyfraser5876]

I've found that running a hot soldering iron over the faulty pad on the membrane usually fixes it. It seems to burn off the insulating layer that has built up.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks Andy, I think someone else mentioned this too. I did grind the pad back very slightly with my little grinding pen, but was unable to get any reading. I might try the soldering iron if I come across this problem again 👍

[@gerraptoras2101]

I have repaired many remote controls with different methods but man you took it to the next level. Thanks for sharing.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍Glad you found it interesting 🙂

[@georgeholme612]

Fantastic video again 👏

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers George 👍

[@ohmbug10]

Good job. That was a quite clever repair.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍

[@fu1r4]

This is why Philips have a "get ready" command they send before it send the actual command. It first tell the device to get ready to receive the command. So, if you hold a button down and cover the remote with your hand and then remove the hand the device will not accept any remote signals. You need to release the button and press it again.

[@BuyitFixit]

Interesting. I vaguely remember some protocols had a bit that was set when the key was held rather than being pressed.

[@Msound500]

❤️ Great video, good idea graphite powder maybe even graphite from pen would work My approach would be soldering an smd switch, funny how basic remote are actually complex

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍someone else mentioned about using carbon motor brushes from old motors sanded down which I could also see working.

[@dhaggy1980]

Nice repair as usual, I've done something similar but I used superglue and graphite from a pencil.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍I would think superglue might be too hard / crusty, but if it works 🙂

[@solidamber]

The grease inside the remote is the silicone oil seeping back out of the silicone rubber membrane.

[@Cafedex]

Correct, I’ve seen dozens of remotes with silicone oil leached out of the membrane and acts like an insulator.

[@BuyitFixit]

Interesting. I had been thinking if it was something leeching out of the silicone or perhaps from greasy hands. Thank you for confirming 👍

[@599miata]

You are quite a troubleshooter, mate. Very inventive your solution to the problem.👌👌👌👌

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍

[@terrym1065]

Nice diagnosis and repair bro👍👍 Remote controls are a persistent problem for me as well, the conductive membrane wears off with continued use of the on/off, volume, channel and input/mode while all the other buttons not used much work just fine. Good eye spotting the IR emitter/receiver fault and finding a solution for the contacts. Well done once again, thanks. Take care, see ya soon.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Terry 👍

[@dodgydruid]

That must be the same screen they use in some of the stereos as my Panasonic flat panel stereo has the exact same messages and layout, also the remote is the same too. I abs love the stereo, it has like a Star Wars front hatch opening that comes out a bit then slides across and you press a button and it slides back over once you put your CD in, its a DAB, USB media player and I got it spares repair for a tenner and it was only the mains plug fuse had blown... works beautifully...

[@BuyitFixit]

Nice 👍Interesting that it uses the same display. I love VFD's and Nixie tubes also!

[@paulb4uk]

There are pads on aliexpress that can fix worn pads ,But this was a great fix .

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍🙂

[@TechGorilla1987]

Back in the day, I had one of the ATI All-In-Wonder Pro cards for my PC so I could watch and record TV from my desktop. That little bugger used not an IR remote, but a radio frequency remote. It would control my music 2 floors away from my computer room. RF remotes are far superior in my never humble opinion. In fact, I still have one of the All-In-Wonder remotes on my shelf here - new in box. I'm certain I could use it right now if I fancied.

[@BuyitFixit]

I used to have an ATI all in wonder capture / graphics card for my PC too! I can't remember it having a remote though. My Sony TV uses RF for the remote, and so does the LG TV I have, but both seem to use IR for the "power on / off" function, and RF for everything else.

[@karel5373]

Some cameras have an IR filter , on those you can not check remotes

[@BuyitFixit]

Yes, IR CUT filter (I've got a cannon 5D MK II and some people remove the filter for astronomy). I was pretty sure I saw IR on this camera before but it might have been my phone camera. Oddly enough the other TV remote I used you could see the LED flickering, but not on the DVR remote so they might be different wavelengths.

[@bills6946]

Mick. The first thing I would have looked at were the remotes batteries.

[@andymouse]

Nice repair !....cheers.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Andymouse ☕

[@eddy42109]

Ingenious idea to mix the conductive paint yourself! Noted, ´cos I’m sure I’ll need it some time! Thanks.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks eddy 👍

[@barrybpl]

That took an unexpected turn but I need to remember that fix for future use.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍

[@hansregli8678]

Note that you could use Conductive Paint instead of graphite mix. But I prefer aluminium tape for all my repairs, I have fixed several remotes. That holds nearly forever if applied correctly, which means first cleaning away the fat and similar with IP, as you did.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for the tips. A few people mentioned that conductive paint doesn't stick well to the silicone, even on the reviews they mentioned they used IPA to clean it first. Someone mentioned silver paint but they said even that comes off and cracks after a while...

[@hansregli8678]

@@BuyitFixit Yes, exactly also my experience. Alu tape is best.

[@pederb82]

When I wash remote controls I use plain warm water and soap. That's what given me the best results. Depending on how hard it was to dry it with compressed air after I'd use a little IPA if there was a lot of IC's that some water could be hiding under. :) I do wish I had what we used to have at the repair shop i used to work for, it was like a nail polisher size bottle with some stuff you placed on the pad to make it conductive again. :) It worked like a charm. :) Im sure you can get something like that today too but dont remember what its name was. Edit: If i watch to the end before writing I'd see that you actually used conductive paint :P Points for creativity with trying to making your own :D. When applying the conductive paint is to use some sand paper and rough it up a little and then put a drop of conductive paint onto the surface so that it become flat again. :)

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers for that 👍

[@mag1vl]

Hello Mick from Australia 🙃 Excellent repair as always Sir and I think you should change the title from Can I FIX It? to I'm 99.9% I'm sure I can😉

[@BuyitFixit]

😂😂😂😂cheers mate 👍

[@tonywebb9909]

Yes, always read the reviews before buying!

[@BuyitFixit]

Good advice 👍

[@user-ng2jk1pr9u]

Well trying anything for the fix is a bonus and working is a fix is a good job

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍

[@bobrickner5900]

The negative voltage is likely for the VFD display. Those need a negative voltage to work. That was very common on things with that type of display in the past.

[@BuyitFixit]

Ah yes! Thanks. I totally forgot about that, makes total sense now👍

[@kblectronix]

If it wasn't for the tin foil it would have been a lot easier to fix! Nice job detecting that, I would have done the same as you and taken the dvr apart.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers mate 👍

[@mrjsv4935]

Very interesting fault and fix. Without that indicator light in this device, would be pretty hard to guess that shorted remote controller is transmitting something at all times, and causing problems to the device itself. I've noticed that some cameras don't show the IR signal in remote controllers, but some others do. Found it out while working on my own remote controllers. Tested my 80's Salora TV remote controller, because only some buttons at the top row work, but majority don't, and from the working buttons, the IR signal showed up in my Samsung phone camera, but for some reason, not in my older Canon videocamera. Have been cleaning button contacts from my TV remote controllers few times, and also Playstation 1 controller, especially the Start and sometimes Select buttons seem to be the first ones to stop working reliably, other buttons work better. For some reason, my vhs and dvd remote controllers have never needed any cleaning, even they are already over 20 years old.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Mr JSV. Interesting about the old remote controls. It sound very similar to Joysticks. Look at all the "recent" consoles that have had stick drift (Switch, PS5, XBOX) yet I can't remember it being a problem on older consoles? (Dreamcast, PS1, PS2 etc...)

[@mrjsv4935]

@@BuyitFixit Indeed haven't noticed stick drift in my PS1 analog controller, have had it from new since 1999. Bought my PS2 used in 2017, and seems the controller has been heavily used, especially left stick has physical wear on top of it, and they don't move perfectly smoothly, and may drift a bit if not centered carefully. Most likely could improve gaming experience by replacing the analog stick mechanism on the pcb.

[@ralphj4012]

Well done, saved the day. You can sometimes remove superglue with acetone (you'll need all your wits about you). Also available, Bare conductive electric paint which is fairly durable, but also very thick and you'll need a second mortgage.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Ralph 👍

[@smbrob]

You can use the camera of your smartphone to look at the infrared led. You can see it flash in real time. But you did come up with a nice trick to.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers mate 👍

[@AntiCoruptionCentral]

Graphite power on the pads and rub/embed into the silicon pads with a suitably hot iron.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@jameslawrence8734]

Viewer 112 here for glorious repair knowledge:)

[@stevewood6188]

I've used a HB pencil to rejuvenate the pads it works for a while :)

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for that👍 I'm hoping that the method I came up with will be a more permanent repair.

[@tubeDude48]

I would have pulled the batteries out and see if the flashing goes away first. That would tell you if it is a remote problem, all though there may be other issues. Obviously it was the remote! Cheers!!

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍

[@jonathaningram4672]

I used to carefully cut around the bad button shape and replace it with a good button from something else.

[@BuyitFixit]

I did think of that, and I did see you could get replacement pads, but then you have the problem of attaching the pad or button to the original. From what I read there isn't much that sticks to silicone, I guess that's why they use it for moulds or for non stick baking items.

[@hinny2005]

Got a identical one from carboot, not tested yet but watching with interest.

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍

[@stevedebeukelaer1424]

Hi nice fix didn't know you could buy graphite powder . I always use silver paint

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍Someone else mentioned silver paint, looks quite expensive...

[@stevedebeukelaer1424]

@@BuyitFixit I ever repair touchscreen with this stuff. Is very good.

[@paulchinn1857]

Hi. Is that an Ice House on your property, shown with the lambs? Just curios and interested. Thanks for the videos, I never miss one. Cheers!!

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks Paul 👍It's an old lime kiln, for making lime from limestone.

[@uniqueangel]

You can test a remote control with a radio on AM, so find a frequency near that you can hear a sound when pressing buttons and you will be able to test all buttons

[@BuyitFixit]

Interesting, I've not tried that before 👍

[@wisher21uk]

Another great fix Mick thanks, if you use the rear camera on your phone you can see the remote IR LED flickering, so sorry to hear about the poor ewe nature and life can be so cruel at times ❤

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Gary. Yes I normally use my phone, but I thought my Sony camera I use overhead would also pick it up (it does pick up the other remote, just not that bright). Yes I was a bit upset about the poor girl, she was very friendly 😢

[@wisher21uk]

@@BuyitFixit like you said maybe a different wavelength ? Love to you and all your family at this time

[@brucemcpherson8832]

If the LED for the IR on the remote has a long enough wavelength (mote than 1000nm), your camera won't see it

[@darrenwardell3079]

I have had a similar issue with something similar and it was the on/off button on the remote that kept turning it off

[@BuyitFixit]

I didn't suspect that at first, I honestly thought it would be capacitors on the power supply, or perhaps a dry joint which is usually what I've found causes problems like that.

[@Sydney268]

Nice work, silicone doesn't stick to silicone either lol - I'd have probably used self adhesive copper or alu tape

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks 👍I've got some adhesive copper tape, but I think it wouldn't last too long. It will be interesting to see how well this repair works over time...

[@Sydney268]

​@@BuyitFixit you could have fell down a rabbit hole on this one, good job you noticed the remote issue! I think you're right, not the easiest material to bond to.

[@AJComputerServicesUK]

Another fine Video Sir, After: 15:40, I did something similar using a small piece of sticky back foil for my Onkyo AV Receiver Remote although I didn’t stick it in place using Super Glue, I uploaded a Video to my Channel and found that It wasn’t a very effective repair in the end, I’ve got a similar Machine to the one you’ve got there although mine’s the PWT530, Sorry to hear about the Lamb’s Mother btw! Anthony - Birmingham

[@AJComputerServicesUK]

It’s rather ironic actually because I’ve uploaded a Video to my channel only a few days ago of me fixing a Remote for a Neighbour with a different problem! 😂

[@AJComputerServicesUK]

I did hear someone mention about using a Pencil as they contain Charcoal, Not sure how good that Method is though?

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Anthony 👍yes a couple of people mentioned rubbing a pencil on it but I wouldn't think it would be a lasting repair. A few also mentioned silver paint, however it seemed quite expensive and someone mentioned that it cracked after a while of usages. Yes, shame about the ewe she was really friendly too, as we had her for a couple of years. She would come when she saw you, follow you and eat out of your hand...

[@MrDubje]

When pads in these remotes become hardly responsive I give them a treatment with an artist's pencil (pure graphite rod). I gently rub the pencil across the pattern on the pad and it has fixed many for long enough.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for that👍I wonder if the method I came up with will last any longer?

[@MrDubje]

@@BuyitFixit No doubt on my mind that it will. I just never looked into getting the paint or pads for these.

[@FireballXL55]

I have not tried it with silicon adhesive before, I know the silver loaded paint from RS or Farnell cracks up and fails off after a while. TBH replacement remotes are usually not that expensive.

[@BuyitFixit]

A few people mentioned silver paint but it seemed quite expensive. My previous experience of replacement remotes is that they usually aren't as good as the OEM, and sometimes have missing features / buttons. Perhaps that has now changed?

[@mrman3565]

Replacement Remote Control available on ebay for around £9.00.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for that 👍

[@marylewis3311]

I have a Panasonic PVR from 2012 and the hard drive started failing. I managed to source another on ebay. I had to follow a guide to use Linux to copy a special Panasonic partition on to the new hard drive. I didn’t manage to recover the media but at least the PVR works again.

[@michaelburns8073]

This. I was wondering if it was possible to copy over the file system. Also wonder if you could replace it with an SSD. I've got a few of these around, I might try to see if replacing with an SSD is possible.

[@BuyitFixit]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@plasma453]

Sorry to hear about the sheep, they are so tough until they get sick then it can be hard to persuade them not to die. Have experienced it many times.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks mate 👍Yes.. bloody sheep.. I know it says "fixer of everything" (My daughter got me that) but one thing I'm not so great at fixing, is sheep...

[@gordonemery6949]

I was thinking of using some silver paint ? The stuff you use for mending tracks on pcbs,👍

[@BuyitFixit]

Someone else suggested silver paint too, although they did say that sometimes it does crack after a while 👍

[@kareno8634]

*8|}* Great to see Valais babies growing & running about, tho So Sorry to hear of their mum. :'{ I may not grasp most of electronics, your videos inspire Learning how to 'think simple'. *Thanks*

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers mate 👍

[@RetroShare2]

Your cam has an IR filter. And why you didn’t pull out the batteries at the very first moment to confirm, that the remote controller always sends data? I was yelling at the screen. 😂

[@BuyitFixit]

Yes I did mention on the video that most cameras have an IR filter 🙂. Removing the batteries would have worked, but I can't think of everything. Yell louder next time so I can hear you! 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍

[@dalerutherford5108]

Ali express sells little pads to sick over the buttons to make them work look for remote contol button repair 😊

[@BuyitFixit]

Are those the same as the pads I mentioned at 23:15 ?

[@dalerutherford5108]

No they are small discs in 4mm and 6mm size on a plastic sheet that you peel off and stick on faulty buttons

[@PaulSS-ou5dj]

Pad repair kits available on Ali X Replacement self adhesive pads in a kit.

[@PaulSS-ou5dj]

Listed as 500Pcs Different Sizes Conductive Rubber Pads Keypad Repair Kit For IR Remote Control Conductive Rubber Buttons

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for that. I did see some replacement pads on Amazon (brought the listing up on the video) but I'm not sure if they were self adhesive or not.

[@dodgydruid]

You can buy a much better paint, its like thickish watery coal and you just coat the old carbon pad and it dries just like the pad would have been, lasts quite well too as I did my CyberSnipa gaming pad a couple of times as I would knacker the 3 number button as it was the most used in World of Warcraft I used to play and 3 and 4 the carbon pads just wore out but this stuff I bought just made them come back like new.

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for that. I did have a look on Amazon, and there was a few different types of carbon conductive paint, but they all had mixed reviews. A lot of comments were about it not sticking, or it working for a short while before having to be done again. I wonder how long my "alternative" paint will last...

[@dribblegoo6808]

I know it's not the ethos of the channel, but replacement remotes are less than 20 quid!

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for commenting 🙂👍It depends if they are genuine remotes. I've often found that "replacement" remotes aren't as good as the originals, either due to button placement or lack of functions. You also have to remember that the this method I came up with will work for pretty much any device, even if replacement remotes aren't available.

[@stevohaggs]

Hi iv been watching all of your videos to try to learn in the hope that i can maybe fix my gliderol garage door opener. After replacing one of the chips and it doing absolutely nothing am thinking this is way to complicated for me. I would love it if you could take a look at it for me?

[@BuyitFixit]

Hi Stevo, drop me an email at the channels name at out look dot com.

[@lawrencecavens5760]

Hi there. Here's how you fix those conductive pads . You use aluminium foil. If thickness is a problem -use the foil off a chocolate Easter egg or any chocolate candy thats wrapped in aluminium foil. Cut it to size of the pad and carefully glue it into place on the silicone pad. And WahLa! Problem solved...

[@BuyitFixit]

That's what the original owner did, however the repair failed. It will be interesting to know how long the repair I did lasts...

[@dubsydubs5234]

They sell car heated rear window repair paint, I would think that would work, no idea if it sticks to silicon, it sticks to glass so it might.

[@BuyitFixit]

Interesting, thank you for the idea 👍

[@simontay4851]

Nothing sticks to silicone.

[@dubsydubs5234]

@@simontay4851 Apart from thing made to stick to silicon.

[@robkle9223]

Were you not worried about putting a magnetic tipped screwdriver so close to the hard disc? 😅

[@BuyitFixit]

I did slightly when looking back at the video 😂

[@RichMole-zz9si]

Drawing on the pad using a pencil did the trick for me.

[@RichMole-zz9si]

Also, to test the remote, open the camera app on your phone and look at the remote sensor. You will then be able to see it flash

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers 👍Yes I normally do that but I thought my overhead camera would pick it up too. It did show it slightly on the other TV remote I tried, but I guess my overhead camera must have a better IR filter than the phone cameras.

[@robtitheridge9708]

i have been caught by this ,a guy bought round a dvd/vhs that he said would not funcksion useing buttons or remote when i tried it it worked with no problem so i showed him and he went home happy only to ring me 30 minuets later ,with the same fault. so i went round his house to see for my self .and he was right apart from turning on no other functions . then like you i noticed a flashing symbol indicating a remote call. of coause when he bought it round he did not bring the remote with him. on inspecting the remote i found the menue button stuck down ,using myfinger nail i managed to release the button and all was well/

[@BuyitFixit]

Thanks for sharing 👍Glad we're not the only ones 😂😂

[@oefzdegoeggl]

As a Sorin subscriber, I wonder whether you can mix the graphite with hot glue as well 🤔

[@BuyitFixit]

I see no reason why not, give it a go! 👍

[@larrybud]

I wash those membranes under warm water and soap. Much faster and easier!

[@BuyitFixit]

I'll bear that in mind if I come across another device with a defective remote 👍

[@mart43]

Do you have a children's farm at home, or do you keep them for their wool?

[@BuyitFixit]

The Black Nose Valais are a rare breed and we only have around 8 of those. We have another 60 or so regular sheep (including lambs)

[@pamelax64]

damn,it were only the remote controller,the fail is sometimes where not we think ;)

[@BuyitFixit]

Yes indeed 👍

[@audibell]

My family has one but is a dvd and a VHS recorder

[@BuyitFixit]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

I bought the very first model they made with BR Recorder. Now the tuner doesn’t see half our channels due to them changing how they broadcast. There doesn’t happen to be a fix for that does there? Some way to upgrade the tuner? Reprogram it? Annoying as it cost almost $2400 AUD at the time

[@BuyitFixit]

I'm not sure on that one. It depends on what changed. If the original tuner is still compatible hardware wise then you would need to extract, reverse engineer and try to patch the software if there is no update available. If you change the tuner then the same would probably apply for the machine to control the new tuner.

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

@@BuyitFixit pretty much a throw away then. I feel Panasonic need to provide tuner upgrades for when this happens. They have been slowly changing most of our digital stations. At first we lost two channels, now we have lost 8. I do admit to having purchased a few DVRs from secondhand shops very cheap, so it may be at break even right now, but still hurts having spent so much for a fundamentally useless bit of kit…

[@BuyitFixit]

@@rudolphvanthoff1391 Yes, it's a bit of a bummer. This type of thing seems to be happening more and more, especially with internet connected gadgets. Two I can think of that happened recently are where the company had went bust (Van moof cycles, and Glance digital clock) leaving customers with less functionality or a product that no longer works at all.

[@pincus321]

I wipe the slightest wipe of graphite on these and they will work again.

[@BuyitFixit]

I've heard that works, but I'm not sure on the longevity?

[@mattc3385]

All Hail the Greatest Troubleshooter on Earth

[@BuyitFixit]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@tommiecosmo]

There is silver paint.

[@BuyitFixit]

Interesting, although after a quick search it seems quite pricey!

[@mikecass8306]

Thanks Mick, sorry to hear about mama sheep, are any of the lambs female?

[@BuyitFixit]

Cheers Mike. Yes both of her lambs are female (twin girls).

[@simoncondliffe2652]

Hi

[@BuyitFixit]

Hello 🙂

[@castleladpaza76]

I had a remote problem with my sony blu-ray hdd player the remote was only £6.99 on ebay worked properly after. Remotes are so cheap these days.

[@BuyitFixit]

Nice 👍I'd imagine remotes for some devices aren't always available. In the past when I've purchased replacements they sometimes lack some of the features of the OEM remote too. Perhaps times have changed? but at least you know you can repair the OEM remote if you wish to.