my t.v remote fell into a cup of coffee only there for a second but dosent work now what can i do
2007-03-18 05:00:30 · 12 answers · asked by rubytuesday 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Buy a new one.
2007-03-18 05:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't work because the coffee is causing parts of the electronics to connect that shouldn't be connecting. It may not be fixable, but if you want to try here's what you should do:
Open the remote, if possible, or at least open the battery compartment. If there is a back cover you may be able to unscrew it. Take out the battery immediately.
Blot any visible wet spots with a paper towel, and leave it open on the counter to try for a couple of days. Then re-insert the battery and give it a try.
This will dry everything out and reset the remote; it's your best bet for fixing it. If this doesn't work, the good news is that you can buy a replacement "universal remote" for about $20 that will work just fine.
Good luck!
2007-03-18 05:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by Independent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably have to buy a new one. If you want to experiment see if the case can be opened. If it can then make sure all of the contacts are clean. The sticky dried coffee could be the problem. You have nothing to lose by trying. If it can't be opened then remove the batteries. Rinse it off and saturate with wd-40 to remove the water. Let it thoroughly dry and see what happens.
2007-03-18 05:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick it on the radiator for a day to dry it out and walk to your TV!!..yes there is a little flap at the front with buttons behind it that you can press to change channels and even adjust the volume!!
2007-03-18 05:03:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out the batteries and let it dry. It isn`t ruined it should be fine. I`ve done the same and I also watered a plant over the top of my phone and soaked it, it worked again too.
2007-03-18 05:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new 1. dry the old 1 out to see if it works place it on a radiater to dry
2007-03-18 05:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by magiclady2007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the back of the remote and dry it with a hair drier not to hot and leave over night it might work it did with my sons
2007-03-18 07:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by mary poppins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open it up and clean it using cue tips and some nail varnish remover or some WD-40.
2007-03-18 05:03:05 · answer #8 · answered by paulbilsborough 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open it up, give it wipe with a damp cloth then hair dry it or put it on a radiator to dry out over night.
2007-03-18 05:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by julie z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in the airing cuboard for 48 hours
2007-03-18 05:03:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋