Don’t like waste? Before you consider throwing away the remote control or incurring the expense of purchasing a new model, try repairing the old one first with the following method.
Open the remote control. To do this, pry the housing shell sideways with a thin knife or loosen the small screws in the battery compartment.
Then check inside the remote and electronics for dust or debris. The conductive rubber contacts or mat can get dirty easily. If so, a little cleaning is in order!
Prepare a mixture of water and spirit vinegar.
Moisten a clean cloth (preferably soft microfibre) with a small amount of this liquid.
Warning: never pour vinegar or water directly on the contacts or the rubber part!
Now dab this area, applying light pressure to the contact points and electronics.
Finally, leave the remote uncovered to dry properly before reassembling it.
Logically, once cleaned properly, it should work again!
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