If you have a remote control that has stopped working properly, don’t rush to throw it away or buy a new one. There are amazing home solutions that can bring you back to life without needing to spend money on expensive repairs.
Why does a remote control break down?
Remote controls can stop working for a variety of reasons, including:
- Accumulation of dirt and dust on the buttons and inside the device.
- Corrosion of contacts due to leakage from old batteries.
- Wear of the buttons after prolonged use.
- Problems with infrared sensors, preventing the correct transmission of the signal.
- Discharged or poor quality batteries that reduce control efficiency.
Another Home Way to Fix a TV Remote
If the Gillette shaver trick doesn’t fix the problem, there’s another at-home method you can try: cleaning the remote’s internal contacts.
Materials needed:
This method is effective when dirt and dust affect the response of the buttons:
- Isopropyl alcohol
- A cotton swab or soft cloth
- A small screwdriver (to open the remote if necessary)
Procedure:
- Remove the batteries from the remote control to prevent short circuits.
- Disassemble the remote with a screwdriver if possible, or simply open the button cover.
- Clean the contacts and buttons with a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- Dry completely before reassembling the control.
- Insert the batteries and test if the remote works better.