@ UserInToronto
To open the Remote, use an old expired ‘Credit Card’ … ‘Plastic’ against ‘Plastic’ is less damaging than a ‘Butter Knife’ as someone suggested. (Using the ‘Credit Card’ is stiff plastic… get it in the groove of the Remote applying pressure… tilting up and down… trying to find a ‘weak spot’ ie. in-between the remotes plastic clips)
To Clean, use ‘Methylated Spirits’ and a ‘Soft Clean Cloth’ and DO NOT rub too hard ! as you may rub down the carbon contacts on the circut board and button pad.
Do it “Gently” … the Methylated Spirits will evaporate within a few seconds. (it does not hurt to apply more if needed)
Use a ‘Cotton Bud’ Gently to soak up any moisture you may see on the ‘Button Pad’. (again very gently around the black carbon contacts)
If you have a VERY Fine Grade Sandpaper … gently clean the Metallic Battery Terminals.
Leave to Dry Completely for about 5-10 Minutes before Re-Assembling.
Lastly, Insert Brand New Batteries !
P.S. I Fixed and Cleaned Remote Controls that have been Dropped into Coffee and Softdrink.
Not my own, but ‘Customers’
