Introduction: How to Clean Slow T-v Remote

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Over time the TV remote from hours of use will get dirty and so will the contacts inside making the remote unresponsive and fidgety to use.

Step 1: Supplies

Rubbing alcohol, cotton ball cue tips , and small screwdriver

Step 2: Taking It Apart

First remove the batteries, then find the screws, most remotes try to hide them so you won't open the remote they could be under a sticker, a button , or deep into the remote. Some don't have screws and just clamp together. My remote had two screws that can be easily seen and others hidden under a plastic cover.

Step 3: Rubbing Down Circuit Board

Remove the rubber keypad which reveals the circuit board wipe the contacts all with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol also clean the clear plastic piece where the I.R blaster sits behind.

Step 4: Cleaning Rubber Key Pad

I would recommend rinsing the pad in warm water and then drying with hair dryer the clean the contacts with rubbing alcohol and cue tip.

Step 5: Done

Put it back together and you are done!