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buffy · 16-09-07, 10:45 AM

Hi - does anyone have a spare sl65/12 remote - the idiot blokes downstairs hav split beer into it - now its shagged, doesnt do anything

its only been a week downstairs, cant use the box now.... bloody alkies!!!! outside condition not important.... a reasonable price please.... beg, beg, beg whine.....
buffy

elton · 16-09-07, 11:41 AM

Have you tried cleaning it? Seriously, I've spilled beer, the kids have spilled fizzy drinks etc and it really screws the remotes up covering the keypad/IC underneath in a sticky goo.

I've had success with all those in this household that have been 'damaged' by liquids - perhaps I've been lucky but .... you need to open up the case (in some cases this will mean breaking them open so take time). Once open, clean the components individually using a damp cloth, or in the case of rubber keypads and the actual remote housing submerse under water and scrub away with a nail-file. Dry them off using kitchen towels and leave for several hours to air dry (eg. airing cupboard or above a radiator) to really be completely dry. Reassemble, add battery and, hopefully, it will work again.

Hope this helps.

buffy · 16-09-07, 02:21 PM

Tried that - had sucess in the past, this time alas i think it shorted out the transisitor (SMC) that drives the LED!! it was cider - so its prob.. dissolved the chip :roflmao: i even glued tinfoil to the rubber bits on one remote once..... oh well if anyone does have a spare - let me know - the culprit" said he will pay for replacement!" this computer keyboard has been downed in coke, apple juice, sweets, god know what else... and it works was my mates son when she had it!!
oh joy!
Buffy (pi**** off) Drunken Bloke Slayer

Mickha · 16-09-07, 04:45 PM

I alway keep my remote controls in the plastic bag they came in, the remote still works, it saves wear on the key pad and when you spill your beer it doesn't affect the remote.
Household tip of the day

barr6868 · 16-09-07, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buffy

now its shagged, doesnt do anything

Bit like my missus.

elton · 16-09-07, 07:23 PM

Oh dear - a terminal case then.

Thought it were worth mentioning anyway just in case it helps others. Hope you get some success with a replacement.

Might a universal remote do the trick? You know the type (eg All for ONE upgradeable) that can be programmed to replicate every button on the original. Had some joy with those some years ago but not sure of their current range.

buffy · 16-09-07, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barr6868

Bit like my missus.

Bit harsh that....
Oh well - back to fleabay.....
Buffy

nanochickin · 16-09-07, 08:52 PM

This is why i hide my remotes from my 1 year old son

He has his own universal one to play with :clap:

buffy · 16-09-07, 09:01 PM

yeah - but this bloke is 76!!!!! :

anyway, anyone got one???

Robbo · 16-09-07, 09:58 PM

Hi Buffy,
Spotted this copy, it might work, maybe worth asking.

Ebay 110132028663

16-09-07, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
buffy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	silver crest remote control Hi - does anyone have a spare sl65/12 remote - the idiot blokes downstairs hav split beer into it - now its shagged, doesnt do anything its only been a week downstairs, cant use the box now.... bloody alkies!!!! outside condition not important.... a reasonable price please.... beg, beg, beg whine..... buffy

16-09-07, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
elton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Posts: 270 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: silver crest remote control Have you tried cleaning it? Seriously, I've spilled beer, the kids have spilled fizzy drinks etc and it really screws the remotes up covering the keypad/IC underneath in a sticky goo. I've had success with all those in this household that have been 'damaged' by liquids - perhaps I've been lucky but .... you need to open up the case (in some cases this will mean breaking them open so take time). Once open, clean the components individually using a damp cloth, or in the case of rubber keypads and the actual remote housing submerse under water and scrub away with a nail-file. Dry them off using kitchen towels and leave for several hours to air dry (eg. airing cupboard or above a radiator) to really be completely dry. Reassemble, add battery and, hopefully, it will work again. Hope this helps. __________________ Smilies everywhere beware ....

16-09-07, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
buffy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: silver crest remote control Tried that - had sucess in the past, this time alas i think it shorted out the transisitor (SMC) that drives the LED!! it was cider - so its prob.. dissolved the chip :roflmao: i even glued tinfoil to the rubber bits on one remote once..... oh well if anyone does have a spare - let me know - the culprit" said he will pay for replacement!" this computer keyboard has been downed in coke, apple juice, sweets, god know what else... and it works was my mates son when she had it!! oh joy! Buffy (pi**** off) Drunken Bloke Slayer

16-09-07, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,999 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: silver crest remote control I alway keep my remote controls in the plastic bag they came in, the remote still works, it saves wear on the key pad and when you spill your beer it doesn't affect the remote. Household tip of the day

16-09-07, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
elton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Posts: 270 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: silver crest remote control Oh dear - a terminal case then. Thought it were worth mentioning anyway just in case it helps others. Hope you get some success with a replacement. Might a universal remote do the trick? You know the type (eg All for ONE upgradeable) that can be programmed to replicate every button on the original. Had some joy with those some years ago but not sure of their current range. __________________ Smilies everywhere beware ....

16-09-07, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: silver crest remote control This is why i hide my remotes from my 1 year old son He has his own universal one to play with :clap: __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

16-09-07, 09:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
buffy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: silver crest remote control yeah - but this bloke is 76!!!!! : anyway, anyone got one???

16-09-07, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,373 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: silver crest remote control Hi Buffy, Spotted this copy, it might work, maybe worth asking. Ebay 110132028663 __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites