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Title: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: Wildfire™ on Dec 12, 2010 at 08:57 PM
Guys i need help  :'(

The batteries on my remote leaked because I haven't use it in awhile, now even after changing the batteries the remote wont work. Marerepair pa ba to?
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: jarod on Dec 12, 2010 at 11:46 PM
There could still be some corrosive liquid inside the remote. what youcan do is open the remote and manually inspect the innards. Wipe and dry everything. Wash your hands since the liquid is corrosive then install a new set of batteries.

A remote generally has simple circuitry that cold survive that scenario.
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: pchin on Dec 13, 2010 at 05:29 AM
You can try an universal remote that support your brand.
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: Wildfire™ on Dec 13, 2010 at 08:54 AM
There could still be some corrosive liquid inside the remote. what youcan do is open the remote and manually inspect the innards. Wipe and dry everything. Wash your hands since the liquid is corrosive then install a new set of batteries.

A remote generally has simple circuitry that cold survive that scenario.

can i use alcohol coz the corrosive stuff wont come off?

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You can try an universal remote that support your brand.

its a HTPC (Antec Veris) remote and my universal remote has non of its function :(
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: shuttertrigger on Dec 13, 2010 at 10:11 AM
can i use alcohol coz the corrosive stuff wont come off?

you can use contact cleaner for the battery terminals.. at kiskisin mo until mawala yung corrosion.. hope this helps!  ;D
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: jarod on Dec 13, 2010 at 10:28 AM
+1 on Contact cleaner. Solvents such as alcohol may be too harsh for sensitive electronics. Just make sure to spray it with out batteries  ;D
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: Wildfire™ on Dec 13, 2010 at 04:39 PM
mga brader contact cleaner ba ung wd40?
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: jarod on Dec 13, 2010 at 06:37 PM
NO! That's a lubricant and semi-water resisting agent.

Here are some locally available contact/electronic cleaners in your suking mall hardwares:
(http://www.cyclo.com/system/images/new_images/c87.jpg)(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411CvV4yAwL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)(http://www.atr.com.my/store/images/Electronic%20Contact%20Cleaner.jpg)
This Cycle brand I use when cleaning my car's electronics as well.
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: Wildfire™ on Dec 13, 2010 at 07:51 PM
ok il try it thanks mga brader update ko kayo sa result  ;D
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: Macmon on Dec 13, 2010 at 09:31 PM
clean the battery contacts and see if it can work
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: at_sunset_blvd on Dec 15, 2010 at 08:09 PM
Use a very fine sandpaper to shave the battery terminals w/ the hardened liquid from the batteries that leaked out. Or you can use a small screwdriver to clean the affected parts. Maybe not to good to use alcohol on it, contact cleaner would do well ;) If it still wont work then that needs to be check by a technician or have to get a new one if it cant be repaired. Goodluck ;)
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: Wildfire™ on Dec 15, 2010 at 10:50 PM
terminals are clean but circuit board still has some corrosive substance :(
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: jarod on Dec 15, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Better clean them first as it may still short the board thus will fail to operate.
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: Wildfire™ on Dec 16, 2010 at 10:03 AM
huge problem that i notice just now, one of the positive terminal was melted into rust  :'( thats why there are so much rust and corrosive stuff in there.

now i need professional help
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: jarod on Dec 16, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Try if you could just solder a new metal tin in there.
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: at_sunset_blvd on Dec 18, 2010 at 04:55 AM
huge problem that i notice just now, one of the positive terminal was melted into rust  :'( thats why there are so much rust and corrosive stuff in there.

now i need professional help
I think it the best thing to do (pro help) or if it cant be revive better get a new one like a LOGITECH HARMONY (plenty of models to choose from) ;)
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: John E. on Dec 18, 2010 at 06:13 AM
try love electronics for repair. i had a dvd remote once repaired. cost me 100 bucks.
Title: Re: Batteries leaked on my remote
Post by: Wildfire™ on Dec 18, 2010 at 08:30 AM
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Try if you could just solder a new metal tin in there.

i dont own a soldering gun and dont know how to use one  ???

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if it cant be revive better get a new one like a LOGITECH HARMONY

my universal remote didnt work coz it a htpc remote but i havent tried LOGITECH HARMONY yet  ;D

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try love electronics for repair. i had a dvd remote once repaired. cost me 100 bucks.

thanks brader we have one near our place